How to Etch with Cricut for Beginners | Mistakes, Tips and Tricks for Glass Etching Cream

New to glass etching with your Cricut? Hey me too! Hi, I'm Kelsey and I am here to learn with you and make the mistakes so you don't have to.
Today we are going step by step on how to etch on glass with a vinyl stencil. I made a few mistakes along the way and with help from my amazing craft community, I was able to learn and share what I learned with you!
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Ever wanted to add a personal touch to wine glasses, beer mugs, or any glassware? Join me as I dive into the world of glass etching with my Cricut! After two years of wanting to try this out, I finally took the plunge and learned so much along the way. Perfect for Father's Day gifts and more, this tutorial will guide you through every step.
In this video, you will learn:
-Tips for using Armour Etch cream.
-Essential materials and tools needed for a successful etching project.
-Step-by-step instructions on preparing, transferring, and etching your design.
-Bonus tips to ensure your etching turns out perfect every time.
Materials and tools:
Cricut or Silhouette Machine
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Armour Etch cream (or any etching cream)
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Removable vinyl or stencil vinyl
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Weeding tool (weeding hook, tweezers, or pen)
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Transfer tape (low grip from Teckwrap recommended)
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Squeegee
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Glassware
Paper towel roll
Paint brush or paint spatula
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Gloves
Access to water
Optional: Painter's tape or masking tape
Optional: Heat gun or hair dryer
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[@corrier5954]

I like that you showed your mistakes so we can learn from them. Nice job second time.

[@annkratofil9775]

I love how down to earth you are. We all make mistakes when we are learning, but you show us in non-judgemental ways what happens when we take short cuts, get lazy, don't read all the directions, etc. Great job on the 2nd try!

[@dinosaurmamasvg]

Thank you so much! I try my best and I’m glad it helps to show. We aren’t perfect the first go and I think people forget that while watching other crafters

[@yvonnetucker1416]

very nice

[@dinosaurmamasvg]

Thank you 😊

[@Kjmckinnis1]

I love your videos! I did my first glass etching project a few weeks ago. It turned out pretty good, but I could have benefitted from seeing your video prior. You definitley gave some good pointers that will help greatly next time.

[@dinosaurmamasvg]

Thank you! What did you end up etching on? I want to try a mirror! I really enjoyed this technique

[@Kjmckinnis1]

I etched a flower vase that I already had in my cupboard. I have no idea where I got it, but it’s probably from Dollar tree. I did do a trial dot of etching cream on the bottom to make sure it would etch. I used permanent vinyl and painters tape all around the stencil to minimize me accidentally getting etching cream in the wrong place. I wish I knew about using the heat gun to get rid of air pockets. It isn’t perfect but I am thrilled with the final result. Next time I will use some of your hints and tricks!

[@cherimccain12]

Bottle says to keep the cream moving for about a minute, I believe. Then you let it sit. I think the movement helps to not only combine it a bit more but also helps to get it into all areas. It says to move in several different directions.

[@dinosaurmamasvg]

My bottle does not have those instructions. It says brush on. Wait 1-3 min. Remove and rinse! We might be using different products so please follow your instructions if they differ from mine. Thank you.