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March 14, 2018
Joe Rotella (You’re Here!)
Etched images on the 4 planes that a floating fame provides (front and back of each of 2 pieces of glass) gives fantastic dimension to what would normally be a flat piece of art. Coloring the etched areas with colored pencils and PanPastel Colors adds pop. Best of all, if you have stencils on hand, you have lots of images you can work with. These step-by-step instructions and tutorial video will show you how to turn an ordinary floating frame in to a one-of-a-kind home decor accent.
Materials
- Layered glass or floating frame. The sample is White Wooden Float Frame, 8″ x 10″, Alexandria By Studio Décor® from Michaels
- etchall® etching crème
- etchall® reposition/reuse stencil spray
- etchall® Squeegee
- Herbs Stencil (L422) by StencilGirl
- Woodland Floral Wreath Stencil (S456) by StencilGirl
- Painters tape
- Plastic spoon
- Basin with water (or access to a sink and running water)
- Sponge
- Paper towels
- Colored pencils, PanPastel Color pans in assorted colors (primarily greens)
- Q-Tips Cotton Swabs
Instructions
Step 1 - Disassemble the Frame
Remove the 2 panes of glass from the frame and clean them well. Decide what stencil images you want on each of the 4 planes (surfaces) that can be etched. The sample used StencilGirls’ Herbs Stencil (L422) six times and Woodland Floral Wreath (S456) once. Repeat Steps 2 through 7 for each stencil image.
Step 2 - Spray the Stencil
Apply etchall® reposition/reuse stencil spray to the side of the stencil you want to temporarily adhere to the glass. It’s best to spray the stencil inside of a box so you don’t get any over-spray in your work area. Hold the can about 8”-12” away from the stencil and spray well. Let the spray dry somewhat – just so it’s not really wet.
Step 3 - Adhere Stencil to Glass
Adhere the stencil to the glass burnishing it down well to be sure the edges are tight against the class.
Step 4 - Mask Open Areas
Use Painter’s Tape to mask out any open areas you want to protect from accidentally getting crème on them.
Step 5 - Apply Etching Creme
Use the plastic spoon to apply a heavy coat (about 1/8″ thick) of etchall® etching crème to the exposed glass.
Step 6 - Wait, Reclaim Creme
Leave etching crème on design for 15 minutes. After etching time has elapsed, use the squeegee to return the crème back into the original container for later re-use.
Step 7 - Wash Off Creme
Wash the etched surface with the sponge in the basin or under running water to remove any remaining crème. Remember to keep crème away from porcelain sinks or ceramic tiles! After all crème has been thoroughly rinsed away, remove the stencil and tape and wash again in the basin or under running water. Be sure the glass is thoroughly washed and dried.
Step 8 - Wash and Dry All the Panes
Once you’ve etched all the images you want on the glass, thoroughly clean and dry all the surfaces.
Step 9 - Color Etched Areas
Color in etched areas with colored pencils or by applying PanPastel Color using Q-Tips. Wipe off any excess color using a paper towel.
Step 10 - Reassemble the Frame
Reassemble the glass panes in to the frame.
Etching Tip
The stems of the parsley flower weren’t long enough to go all the way to the bottom of the piece of glass. After the flowers were etched, I extended the stems by placing two strips of Painter’s Tape side by side, slightly separated, to create more stem and then etched the area between the tape. It was an easy way to get the length I needed for this design!
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Absolutly stunning ! Love it !
beautiful!! thanks for sharing!!!
I LOVE the way you have chosen to use this and adding the color to it Joe! This is so beautiful and provides yet another example of how this product can be used. Thank you!
What a fun project! Makes me ready for spring!
Great video – and I love the depth you created by etching on all 4 sides of the glass. Beautiful!
I bought the Etchall cream from you at Stampaway last year — and never thought I could use my collection of Stencil Girl stencils with it! I’m off to get the stencil spray — this is such a great idea! And I have a collection of “special” frames that I’ve purchased over the years that I can use them on.
Thank you!!! That’s really kind of you to say!!
Omg – I love this! What a cool project!
Joe, I always love your projects. This is amazing. I need to find one of these frames
What a great project.
wow – the additional color really makes this project outstanding!
Thanks!
Love how you colored the images, so pretty!
Great tutorial for this awesome layered scetch
Wow! I love this. So creative.
Thanks!
Absolutely glorious! Love the colors you added – will definitely have to try that. Thanks for the inspiration!
Lovely piece. Thanking you for sharing your expert techniques.
Really great techniques! Love the dimension!
Thanks! The dimension is my favorite part!
Loved this, Joe!
Thank you!
Thanks!
Excellent idea, Joe!! Really love this! I’ll have to try it.
Thanks for sharing your process!
You’re welcome!
What a beautiful project, video was great with clear instructions!
Thanks! I’m so glad you liked it!!
beautiful, I wish for Spring even more now.
Thank you!
this is amazing, such a neat effect!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the detailed instructions.
Love the dimension to the project.
Looks like real flowers floating in the
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Thanks! So glad you liked it! I always worry if my instructions make sense so your comment really makes me feel good. Thank you!
I really enjoyed watching you create this project. It is very pretty. I’m wondering though about the durability of the color. Will the color stay on even when you wash the glass or will it fade if you apply a glad cleaner? Thanks for showing us this great frame!
Hi Annette! Yes, I do believe the color might fade over time when you wash it (with water or cleaner). I suppose you could keep the etching/color limited to the two interior planes (in this case there are two, since there are two pieces of glass in the frame). If you wanted more planes, add more glass.
I’m also thinking if you wanted to make the project “as is” you could carefully cover the coloring on the exterior planes with a medium, like Mod Podge. Just “paint” the Mod Podge inside the etched areas. That should protect the coloring.
Absolutely love this and love how delicate the flowers and the colours look!