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Recycled Crafts: Give new life to an old vase

July 1, 2015 by Lisa Fulmer 5 Comments

Instead of relegating an old glass vase to the garage sale pile, breathe some new life into it with a beautiful silkscreen pattern and glass etching crème. Glass etching is quick and easy to do – in just minutes you’ll have a brand new vase to fill with shells or flowers or whatever you like. You can etch drinking glasses, glass bowls, or even ceramic tiles with your favorite designs, images or monograms. Any old vase can be new again with glass etching crème, making this the ultimate DIY thrify craft! An adhesive stencil or silkscreen works the best to ensure none of the crème seeps underneath where it doesn’t belong. You can also mask off sections of the glass with painter’s tape to etch stripes and other geometric shapes. Have fun personalizing all the glass in your home!

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Supplies
etchall® Glass Etching Crème
Mini squeegee or old credit card
Adhesive silkscreen
Painter’s tape
Protective gloves

Instructions
1.  Apply the silkscreen in position on clean, dry glass. Add painter’s tape to the edges to protect more of the glass surface, especially with patterns that extend out close to the edges of the silkscreen material.

glass etching silkscreen lisa fulmer

 

2.  Following the manufacturer’s directions, pour a small amount of etching crème along one edge of the silkscreen. Be very careful not to allow the crème to get on any part of the glass that you do not want etched. Use the mini squeegee or an old credit card to gently scrape the crème in a thin film across the silkscreen, covering all of the desired image area.

3.  Return any excess crème on your squeegee to the jar – it’s normal for the crème to turn from white to brown over time – it’s reusable! Avoid getting the crème on your skin – if you do, rinse it off right away. Slowly and carefully peel off the silkscreen and rinse it off in the sink. Let the crème sit undisturbed on the glass for about 15-20 minutes (see image above left). I placed a couple corks on either side of the vase so it wouldn’t roll.

4.  Wipe away the residual crème from the glass with a paper towel in the sink under running water. Dry the glass and that’s it!etched vase lisa fulmer

You can repeat the process to duplicate the image like I did with this peacock feather going twice around the top of the vase (see image above right).

 

What do you have around the house that you can try this on?

 

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Lisa has worked in the craft industry for many years as a designer and marketing consultant. She loves being an artist, crafter, writer and teacher! Lisa has written two popular craft project books - "Craft Your Stash" and "Stylish Craft Foam Projects." She's a columnist for Bella Crafts Quarterly Magazine and she writes about her city's art scene for a news blog and local newspaper. Lisa is also an active member of the Craft & Hobby Association.
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Comments

  1. Vidette B. says

    July 3, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    What a great way to dress up boring vases. It really takes it to the next level. The peacock feather is adorable.

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  2. Ervin Kosch says

    September 22, 2015 at 6:56 am

    If you want a similar look without the cuastic commecals use a clear matte finish. Kylon and Rust-Oleum both thier own version.

    Reply
  3. Katherine Buchanan says

    April 20, 2016 at 11:50 pm

    Very cute and thrifty project. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Valerie Kisamore says

    September 20, 2016 at 7:02 am

    I have some large goblets that could be etched in this way, and also some old jelly jars and mason jars that could be etched.

    Reply
  5. Egypt says

    June 5, 2017 at 4:33 am

    Holy Toldoe, so glad I clicked on this site first!

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