Two Saturdays ago (the 8th) I learned how to etch glass from a girl in my ward. It takes a long time, but it was really fun. I etched the D.C. temple into a glass tile. It didn't turn out perfectly, but I would say it looks pretty good for my first time. Here are the basic steps to etching:
1. Clean your mirror with some windex
2. Place contact paper over the glass
3. Measure where you want your design to go and mark the corners
4. Glue the design you want to etch onto the contact paper
5. Then with a box cutter or exacto knife cut along all the lines of your design
6. When finished cutting all the lines, pull out all the pieces you cut out (so that the mirror is
visible)
7. Pull off the design
8. Make sure the glass is clean (use some windex)
9. Wipe on some of the acid solution (this will etch the glass) and leave it on for about 10 minutes
10. Clean off the solution with running water
11. Pull off the contact paper and again clean the glass with windex
I'm excited to try etching some other things, it was a lot of fun and is an easy way to decorate a room.
Here is a closer view of what it looks like (Moroni was very difficult)
Last night for FHE Matt and I made hand turkeys. Matt decided to get extra creative and have Santa riding his turkey. I felt like my turkey looked boring after that so I added an elf and a sign. I think they turned out really cute and who knew my husband was so creative?
Matt's turkey
My turkey
On a side note, Matt and I leave for New Hampshire this Saturday for Thanksgiving. We figured if we are driving the 11 hours, then we should stay for a while. We're really excited! Happy early Thanksgiving!
My turkey
2 comments:
Have fun in New Hampshire! We drove to New York and it was an adventure to say the least...hopefully you won't have too much traffic. Also, glass etching?!?! I think I am going to have to try and learn this and maybe we can do it as a young women's activity.
You etching is so beautiful! I want to learn! Your turkeys are hilarious...you two are quite the artists
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