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All That You Need for Making High Quality Customized Etched Glassware (Guest Post)

10/25/2016

If you are a creative person and like etched glassware there are certain important tips that will help you to accomplish the same in this regard. There are a lot of things and designs available on the internet that you can use for in order to get that perfect creative mind of yours working.

There are different chemicals which are available in the market, but for etching glassware you need to use glass-friendly chemicals and etching tools which can make your glassware look memorable.

Picture of two glasses etched with a black flowers outline on a frosted background, on a linen tablecloth

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The Things That You Will Need to Get Customized Etched Glassware:

One of your old shirts that has long sleeves and a pair of plastic gloves
Etching cream that can be easily availed from any craft store
Masking tape is an essential tool that you will need in your whole project
The glassware that you choose to etch on
Paper towels to keep the area clean and care for other such matters
A paintbrush that is disposable
Access to water nearby in your home or office wherever you plan on etching the glassware

Mentioned Below Are Some of the Tips That Will Help You:

Make sure that you are working in a well ventilated area and that your hands and sleeves are completely covered and provide you the needed protection.
First of all, make sure that you have thoroughly cleaned your glassware. The glassware that you choose for your first project need not be expensive, because it will be a trial and error project for you as you will be learning this skill as you go.
Start from the top of the glassware and apply the masking tape strips from the top. Then once you apply the masking tape you need to rub the tape harder so that there's no etching cream seeping under it. There are tumbler glasses, glasses with long stems and short pint glasses. The quality of the brush and the etching cream should be such that the strokes can be etched fully on the stem or on the body of the glass.

A dark table and dark background with several tall glasses with frosted trees etched on them

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The Quality of the Etching Cream Should Be Good and It Should Not Spill On the Glassware:

You need to remember that the etching cream will etch the glass where you apply it and so make sure that there is no seeping because then it can spoil your whole project.
However, if there is any cream spilled on the glassware then you need it immediately make use of the paper towel and clean it. Once you complete the application of the etching cream carefully then follow the directions given and allow the cream to set for the given time.
Make sure to use soap and water to wash it and even if you feel that your design looks like it is disappeared you need not panic. The glassware needs to be dry for you to clearly see the design.

These are some of the simplest tips by which you can accomplish your goal of gifting to your loved ones. If you are sure about the design and name you want to have then you can start the project immediately.

However, if you are thinking to gift the etched glassware to your special someone then think for a while and consider the various things that you can do with this and only then start the work. Etched glassware is the best item that you can gift to someone, for the birthdays, anniversaries and for the wedding ceremonies. This glassware is also ideal for corporate branding and gifting, especially if you have the business perspective in mind.

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