Etched Glass Platter Sale

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Details:

Etched Glass: Dishwasher Safe

Size: Approx 15" x 9.25"

Cost: $15

Can still be personalized Glass is not in perfect condition. Slight scratches or imperfections in the glass.(Reason for markdown)

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Etched Bake Ware

Taking orders NOW.  We all have those hard to shop for people in our lives.  Personalized gifts are so fun to receive especially for those people with uncommon names.  Design options are endless and can be put on any glass object.  The prices below are just a base depending on the product you would like. Get a jump start on your shopping and get your order in.  These are available year round and great for birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, showers, thinking of you gifts, etc.

Prices may vary depending on product
Pie Plates: $15
Cake Pans : $20
Bread Pan: $15
Plate:$7 (great to give full of goodies)

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DD Glass Block

So a few weeks ago I was dusting my shelves and in my craft area.  Since I have switched to mainly Clear Mount stamps I now had the need for a bookend.  As I was looking around my office I ran across a left over glass block that had a chip out of one of the corners so I could not sell it.  I decided to decorate it for myself. I cut some vinyl with my alphabet dies.  Usually I put lights in them but since this was serving a different purpose I put a piece of Basic Black card stock on the back, wrapped a wide decorative ribbon around the edge and fastened them in the back.  I keep both my Stamping business and my Web Design business under the same name so it fits perfect in my office.

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Details:

Stamps: None

Paper: Basic Black

Ink: None

Accessories: Retired Alphabet Dies, Glass Block, Etching Cream, Wide Ribbon

Altered Starbucks Bottles

So today I was trying to finish some Christmas presents. These will be going to some very dear friends of mine. It was a funny thing that yesterday while I was out buying these that the Ways to Use It challenge on SCS was to Wrap it up. So I used this for that.

This bottle I used the new SU Rub-ons. They take a little getting used to but I love how it turned out!

This one I etched flowers and hearts in ovals on the glass. It is filled with lots of fun embellishments.

This picture did not turn out as well as I would of liked, but it is so hazy and gloomy out today, it is hard to find a good place to get good light. For those curious; behind it is a tote of gifts I had to wrap today to take to my in-laws.

Stamps: Time Well Spent

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Brocade Background

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Rub-ons on one bottles, White detail embossing powder, Etching Cream

Have a Very Merry CHRISTmas!!!

Glass Brick Tutorial

So today I thought I would throw in a tutorial on how I do my glass bricks. This is a completed picture of a couple that I finished. They are really had to get a good picture of. If you click on the picture it will open it larger in a new window.

The supplies I used are:
Drilled Glass Brick (my husband drilled a hole with a glass bit)
I used and 8" x 8"
Versamark Ink
Stamp Set
Embossing Buddy
Embossing powder
Glass cleaner and rag
Etching Cream
Rubber Glove
Lights and Ribbon to decorate
Contact paper or any masking type tape

To get a good image the surface has to be very clean. Make sure you have no finger marks or smudges at all.

I then use my Embossing buddy.

I tap it on to get a good coverage of powder on the glass. Be careful not to touch the glass with your hand at all. I then just blow off the extra dust.

I ink up my stamp with my Versamark pad.

Stamp your images on the object being very careful not to touch anything but the outside edge with your hands. The powder makes it easier to see the image and to keep stray embossing powder off the glass. If you see an error in your image at this point it is still easy to fix. Just rewash and start again.

After you have your image(s) stamped on the object as you wish then dump on the embossing powder. I am using White detail embossing powder since I have chosen a fine detailed stamp.

I shake the powder around and dump it off. I sternly tap the brick on my scratch paper to remove any extra powder. Once again double check your image. This is still any easy time to fix any errors in your image. If there is something wrong, wash and start again. If not heat up that gun!

Heat your image throughly with a heat gun. Be very careful to make sure everything gets heated. I have found bricks and plates no problem to heat. I have attempted to do a piece of glass and the heat gun cracked the glass. Make sure your object will be able to handle the heat gun or that it is easily replaceable.

After the image is embossed it will have a nice glossy look. If anything is still broken or light make sure to heat it again. If not that area will not turn out. The washing or etching cream will remove the powder if not heated well. If at this point you see a mess up let the object cool and use a hobby knife to scrap off the area that needs repair. Scrub clean and start that area from the beginning. If you used more than one stamp and only one needs repair only that one needs to be removed. The heated embossing powder will withstand washing.

If there is any part of your object you do not want etched now is the time to mask that off. I just use scraps of contact paper I have left over from another project.

Now is another time to make sure your object is totally free of any finger prints, or stray powder. Anything left on the glass will effect how you glass is etched. So make sure it is perfectly clean. Also make sure your masking tape is secure and pressed tight.

Next I just dump on the etching cream.

I use a plastic spoon to spread around (never use metal).

Spread quickly keeping the cream thick all over the image. If the cream sits longer in one area it will effect the evenness of the etching.

After it has set on the glass for 5 minutes I put on my protective glove. I used to use a sponge to remove the excess cream but I found it was just easier to wipe it with my finger back in the jar.

I wipe off all the excess cream I can get off. The cream can be used over and over again. You will notice the first time you use it, it is the consistency of elmers glue. The more it is used it will get thicker. When it gets to a thick paste form I just throw it out as it is too hard to spread evenly fast.

After I have removed all of the cream I run it under very hot water. We have an outdoor wood burning stove so our water gets very very hot. If that is the case be careful so the brick will not crack because of the heat. Rinse off all of the cream and remove the masking tape.

If your water is nice and hot the embossing powder will wash right off too. If not you will have to scrub it off. I just use a plastic dish scrub or a plastic spoon will work too. Continue to wash until everything is off of the surface.

Prior to etching I have removed all of the white paint that comes around the edges of the brick. This is easy enough done by soaking in warm water. I then just took a brush and scrubbed it off. This can be done either before or after etching. I then use a decorative ribbon around the edge. It can be fastened on with either adhesive of glue dots. For the 8" x 8" bricks I used a 35 ct white lights. Colored light also look very nice.

ENJOY!!

*Edited to add- I bought the bricks and lights at Menards. I went back yesterday to get more lights and could not find the small count at any store. Thankfully a friend found them in another city for me so I could finish my orders. So they are now very hard to find!

Glass Plate

So today I am working on Christmas presents. Our Sunday School program is this next Sunday, so I thought I better get these done. So if you are one of my kid's Sunday School teachers please be surprised. I plan on filling these with goodies. They are so hard to photograph. My son Kaleb helped me move the light and backing a dozen ways to get the image to show. My etched glass brick class is this week and this is another option for them to do.

Stamps: Sleigh Bells Ring

Paper: Glass Plate

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: embossing powder, Etching Cream, embossing buddy

Etched Glass Plate

This is the plate I made my father-in-law for Christmas. They are so easy to do. Directions can be found at SplitCoastStampers. I cut a circle, did the center train and then over masked that to do the rail on the outside.