Craft Edge

Would really appreciate your advice on this. Would prefer fancy but willing to listen to all your suggestions. Thanks

I have only etched 4 things so far using my Cricut to cut the stencil. Each time that I used a font, I chose bolder fonts, but I really don't think it matters. Just make sure when you transfer the vinyl to your glass that all the edges are pressed tightly against the glass, so none of the etching cream oozes underneath. Make sure you glob the cream on and don't have any bare spots. I hold my project up to the light and if I can see through the cream I add more to that spot. I also leave the cream on for about 10 minutes which is twice as long as the directions.

IF you cutting anything with an o or an or any inner cut make sure you place the inner piece on your glass to be etched as well.. Ask me how I learned this?? ROFLMAO...The hard way..

I just etched a plate a couple of weeks ago for my great niece's teacher. I cut the stencil, reverse weed it and I pull it off it's backing and try to stick it on the glass. Obviously it didn't work. DUH. With as much vinyl as I cut, you would think I would know better. The next one I used the contact paper to transfer it to the plate and of course it worked.

I never thought of that idea Todd.. ROFL.. I etched a mug for my daughter with her name on it and then hot chocolate and had a heck of a time transfering it.. NOw where were you with this idea yesterday???LOL

Just had a little tip I wanted to share.. I just etched a mirror and clock for my dad for christmas and the way I did it might seem a little archaic but I got the same results I actually had a roll of 2" wide masking tape lying around so I stuck that onto my cutting mat and used a pressure of 2. It cut perfectly and I was able to peel it off easily including the middle of the o's I then used a product from Krylon. Its called frosted glass and comes in a spray can.. it only requires two coats and takes about 10 min to finish once the stencil is applied.. The font I used is called cafe latte or something like that.. It consists of some swirls and wavy lines under the letters.. I just made sure they werent welded and it looked cleaner but still quite fancy. If you wanna let me know how to attach it, I can send it to ya.. sorry im new to the forum.. this is actually my very first post. LOL

JamieLea thanks. I am also very new. I like your idea sounds great.
To attach there at the bottom underneath where you write below submit there are a couple of tabs one says options the other upload attachment.
Click on upload attachment put your curser over browse and you can find your file click on it and it should have the filename then click where it says add the file and then submit.
I hate giving instructions but I think that is how I did it.

I will look up the cafe latte I don't think I have that font

Thanks again

I have done lots of etching for Christmas. About 60 glasses. Matter of fact my wife and I are sooo over it at the moment.
I used a font called Feel Script. Have a look at my post. http://forums.surecutsalot.com/viewtopi ... 541#p41541
If your search this forum you will find a link to the font. Looks really good etched.
Although I am sure any font will work as long as you can cut it and always use a transfer tape of some sort. Keeps the design together while working it onto the curved surface of a glass.

I ended up using normal black school book contact for the design then clear contact as the transfer tape. Just make the clear contact less sticky by sticking it to your clothing a few times.
The most important thing is to make sure that the edges of your cutout are flat to the glass, any bubbles and the etch cream will bleed under. Don't be to worried about bubbles ( contact gathering up) any where else. When doing glasses you will end up with lots of bubbles as you go around the complex curve of the glass. Just make sure the edges of the cutout are flat. Work those areas with your fingers or bone scorer to flatten. If there is a bubble on the edge of the pattern, close it up to minimise the air gap under it. Sometimes gathering it up and getting it to stick to it self was enough.

The same as Todd I would dab plenty of cream on and hold the glass up to the light to see if I have missed any areas. Leave on for 10 mins, scrape off excess back into the Etch cream container and then rinse the remainder off.

Hope that helps.
Have fun

PS I used this video for reference when I started my project. You might find it handy
http://scrappingklo.blogspot.com/2008/1 ... cream.html

I'm still waiting for my requested 1/2 dozen glasses Craigg..LOL

To remove the bubbles just use a very very fine tipped pin to prick it and then press with your finger to refill the hole... it does work..