STEPS
SKILL LEVEL
by Dremel ®
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Tools & Accessories
Materials
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Clamp -
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Dust Mask -
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Safety Glasses -
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Succulents or Cati -
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Glass Drinking Cup (we recommend a pub glass or a whiskey glass) -
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Cactus Soil -
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River Pebbles -
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Erasable Marker -
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Paper Towels -
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Etched Glass Stencils -
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Cotton Swabs (Optional)
Let's Get Started
To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.
Trace Your Design
To prepare for etching glass, first draw your design onto the glass using your permanent marker freehand or with etched glass stencils. We recommend putting a paper towel inside the etching glass to help you see your tracing better. Whoops! Did you mess up that tracing a little? Not to worry, simply use a damp cotton swab to erase any mistakes and get your drawing as crisp as you like. Ensure you have your design all-set before start etching glass with your craft tool, after that there's no going back! Helpful hint: To make an easily etched glass stencil you can make a design on the computer, print it out, and trace over it for more detail and accuracy.
Ready, Set, Etch!
Before you start, clamp your etching glass on its side to the table with a paper towel underneath. Once your etching glass is secured in place, put on your safety glasses and a dust mask. Now you're ready to start your glass etching! Grab your craft tool and use the diamond-tipped engraving accessories of your choice to etch glass over the drawing. For this glass etching project, we used the Dremel Stylo+ craft tool with the diamond engraving bits (7103, 7105, 7144 accessories recommended). The Dremel Stylo+ versatile craft tool is our lightest weight rotary tool and makes etching glass as easy as using a regular pen. Use a paper towel to wipe away any dust off the etching glass as you go.
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