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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

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!