Glass etching can seem like a daunting task. This guide will show you how to do it quickly and easily with only about a $200 initial investment. The best part? The cost to continue glass etching more shot glasses is minimal. The used-up materials can all be bought at a dollar store!
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Supplies
Etching Cream: Armour Etch 10 oz.
Shot Glasses: Gmark 1.5-Ounce Heavy Base Shot Glass Set, Whiskey Shot Glass 12-Pack
Laser Engraving Machine: NEJE 1500mW Laser Engraver Printer
Nail Polish: L.A. Colors Color Craze Hot Blooded Red Nail Polish
Acetone: Swan Maximum Strength Acetone Nail Polish Remover
Sample Image: TT Logo Download
Instructions
How to easily etch glass with custom designs.
- Apply red nail polish, then let it dry for 30min
- Place glass on laser bed
- Shim glass so face is level
- Hot glue glass and shims to make them stable
- Adjust laser to focus on glass surface
- Laser engrave pattern
- Adjust laser for unengraved areas and repeat
- Mount glass to cardboard with hotglue
- Apply etching paste, then let it etch for 30min
- Scrape etching paste into plastic container
- Rinse glass
- Remove nail polish with acetone
- Wash glass thoroughly
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Glass Etching that is Beautiful, Cheap, and Easy