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Today brings a fun, simple Mother’s Day gift DIY using Martha Stewart Crafts glass etching cream to create customized glass tile pendants! As I mentioned Monday when I showed you my doily etched wine bottles, this etching cream is simply amazing. No glass is safe around me now! Read on to see how to make these lovely pendants in no time!
SUPPLIES:
Glass tiles (I ordered mine on Etsy – size 1 7/8 x 7/8 inch
Martha Stewart Etching Cream and included brush
Martha Stewart Adhesive Stencils
Rubbing alcohol
Pendant Bail (I use aanraku small silver bails from Etsy or Ebay)
Pretty Patterned Paper
Mod Podge Dimensional Magic and Antique (optional)
Sandpaper (150 grit)
E6000
Chain or cord of choice
Masking Tape
Protective gloves
TUTORIAL:
Clean glass tiles with rubbing alcohol.
Place adhesive stencil.
Tape off area you don’t want etched and apply thick layer of etching cream.
Wait 15 minutes and then rinse cream away under faucet. Make sure to clean stencils well.
Find area of paper you want as background. Trace pendant and cut out paper for backing. Using double sided paper gives the back of your pendant a pretty, finished look.
Use your favorite decoupage medium to adhere backing to tile.
When that is dry, sand edges to even things up a bit.
Seal paper backing with your favorite medium. I love the antique Mod Podge. Apply 2-3 coats, allowing 30 minutes dry time between each.
Adhere pendant bail using E6000 or other industrial strength adhesive.
Let your bail set overnight and add your chain to finish!
I love them! I made one for my grandma, mom and sister. What a cool way to add a special touch to customize glass tile pendants. Use a meaningful photo instead of scrapbook paper as an alternative. Make them as wedding/anniversary gifts with the couple’s wedding date! The possibilities are endless.
Be sure to check out the other Mother’s Day and Father’s Day projects my cohorts are making with Marth Stewart Crafts in the list below this post.
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