After our first glass etching adventure we were excited to try out more designs. We decided to try a set of mason jar cups with an etched polka dot pattern. The dot pattern is inspired by a Kate Spade vase that I received as a wedding gift... it's so cute and I thought the concept would translate really well to drinking glasses.
1. Supplies: scissors, etching cream (we used Armour Etch ), mason jars, contact paper, sponge brush, gloves for protection. 2. First, cut out large circles in the contact paper. 3. Then, apply them all over the mason jars. 4. Next, following the detailed instructions of the etching cream when applying it to the mason jars. You want to pay close attention to the instructions on the cream since it can be extremely dangerous if it comes in contact with you skin. Follow all safety guidelines. Here's a link to the instructions we used to learn. We leave our cream on for about three minutes. 5. Next, remove the contact paper and wash cream off in running water. Use a sponge and don't be afraid to really scrub it until the cream is completely gone. 6. All finished! Enjoy your new glasses. Your new glasses are dishwasher safe.
Have fun creating your own custom etched glass set! xo. elsie + emma
This is really amazing! I can't believe this is something you can do yourself. I have to try it out.
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Posted by: Charley Taylor | June 14, 2012 at 11:29 AM
very cute!
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Posted by: Tinacious.Me | June 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM
love this! thanks for the tutorial. gonna try it asap :)
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Posted by: Savannah | June 14, 2012 at 11:32 AM
So nice, I keep seeing this over the web,but never try it! I would love to though! And this is such a sweet idea!
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Posted by: erika | June 14, 2012 at 11:44 AM
so simple, yet cool. i have a couple of jam jars that i've turned into glasses and i think this would suit it very well! i must do this.
Posted by: katrina | June 14, 2012 at 11:44 AM
Oh I loove this idea! I've been collecting jars for storage and trying to find some cute way to decorate them. This might be it!
Posted by: Peneloping | June 14, 2012 at 11:46 AM
This is such a great idea! My creative gears are turning just thinking about some designs I can do. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lauren | June 14, 2012 at 11:47 AM
This is so cute! I need to try this!
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Posted by: Jenny Stokes | June 14, 2012 at 11:49 AM
That is a REALLY nice idea, very pretty! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | June 14, 2012 at 11:52 AM
What a great way to reuse / repurpose those glass jars I have been hanging onto! Thanks for posting!
Posted by: Christie | June 14, 2012 at 11:53 AM
They're so stinkin cute! cant wait to try it!
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Posted by: Sarah | June 14, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Love the concept and not that difficult to make...I'm thinking of giving this a shot as I would really like to "refresh" a bit some plain glasses I have at home!
Posted by: Margherita | June 14, 2012 at 11:53 AM
Very nice.
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Posted by: Natasha Fatah | June 14, 2012 at 12:04 PM
Brilliant idea!
Posted by: Miss K | June 14, 2012 at 12:09 PM
so doing this when i move out in a couple of months
Posted by: Betty-Lou | June 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Love this DIY! It would look great on a flower vase too!
Posted by: Maria @ GLD | June 14, 2012 at 12:10 PM
Oh Elsie where do you come up with these infinite (and AWESOME!) ideas! I haven't met a Beautiful Mess project that I didn't LOVE! :)
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Posted by: rory | June 14, 2012 at 12:13 PM
They are adorable! I have to try this- thanks for a great idea!
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Posted by: Brenda | June 14, 2012 at 12:15 PM
Love!
Posted by: Elizabeth Beattie | June 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM
Those are lovely! I just scored a big box of mason jars at a yard sale for like $2, so now I have a craft for them! So excited, thanks ladies!!
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Posted by: Courtney | June 14, 2012 at 12:32 PM