Monday, August 24, 2009

Using Your Cricut to Etch on Glass Bakeware!

I got this idea to etch my name onto a brownie sized pan so that when I took brownies to a potluck, I would be able to find my pan easily. Then, I got the idea that these 8x8 glass pans would make great teacher gifts for Christmas!! I have almost 10 teachers to get gifts for and this is actually a practical, yet personalized, gift.

To see how to etch onto glass bakeware, check out my video below!



HERE'S SOME MORE INFO:

Q: Will Armour Etch or Etch Bath work on my Pyrex, ovenware glass or hurricane glass?
A: Armour Etch and Etch Bath will not work on SOME Pyrex items. Some Pyrex (ovenware) is manufactured by a heat process that fortifies the glass for use in your oven. This process can be decorated with etchants. Another process to create ovenware is to bond a plastic coating to the outside of the glass object to also fortify the glass item. This process will NOT allow the etchants to work as the etchants are not strong enough to break through the plastic coating. The only way to tell the difference between the two manufacturing process is to place a tiny dot of the etchant in a place on your overware where the dot, if it should etch, will not be an issue for you. Let the dot stay on for one minute, wash it off and dry the area completely before you determine whether or not you have a success.

Also, I consulted a Materials Science Engineer about whether the etching would cause the pan to crack after repeated baking episodes and she stated that the cooking temperatures are not high enough to cause any problems.

For more info and answers to other questions, click HERE!


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34 comments:

  1. What a FAB idea!! This would make a great Christmas gift for my Mom!!

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  2. This is a great video....thanks for sharing....

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  3. Thanks for making this video...I have been wanting to do this, but wasn't sure I could do it. You really did a great job of showing and explaining each step!

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  4. What a great bridal shower gift!

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  5. What a great idea - will have to scraplift this one too!

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  6. Well, that's a Great idea!! TFS

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  7. What can I say!? You are awesome!!

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  8. Wow! What a super fantastic project! Who doesn't need a baking dish with their name etched on it? Who doesn't need lots of these for our cousins and friends for whom we pull our hair out every year looking for that perfect gift ? I want it, I want it, I want it! Yep, you've converted me to Cricut, you little darlin', You! Scrappin Grammy

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  9. This is such a great idea. I love the idea of personalized gifts. I just may be inspired to make a few for gifts this year.

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  10. Thanks for the tutorial...great gift idea!

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  11. Love this idea for gifts! I made christmas ornaments doing this last year (clear balls then putting paper inside of them) and they were a hit!!

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  12. Thank you for this great video! I loved that it showed step-by-step (including washing the cream off) directions. Thank you!

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  13. Joy, thanks for the video. I tried etching one of my pyrex dishes and it didn't work. I did it on the bottom, so maybe it will work on the side. I'll let you know tomorrow!

    Carmen

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  14. AWESOME I love this--I have been looking for the etching cream to try it. This was perfect timing for me finding your tutorial. Thanks again. I love my cricut. Your blog is one of the best I am definitely saving it. I am a new blogger. sewkraftykathy.blogspot.com

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  15. I added your button to my blog. (signed on as a follower) thank you

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  16. Great Idea. Love the etched pan, turned out great.
    Angie Person

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  17. Great video.....Thanks so much and keep these great videos coming!!

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  18. Thank you so much for this tutorial! We are unable to buy any Christmas gifts for our family this year (expecting our first child) and you gave me some wonderful ideas that I can do to "make up" for the lack of gifts. Thank you so much!
    (And you made sure to give me quite a few laughs as well)

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  19. this is great and it looks like you bought it out of the store but its alot better!! Lacey Nichole

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  20. Your demonstration was very helpful. I helped my son with a project and it was perfect.

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  21. I lifted your idea Joy and did these as teacher and co-worker girfts this Christmas. They were a HUGE hit!!! I now have people asking me if I would do some for them if they paid me!!! THANK YOU so so much for this awesome idea! Love your blog!!!

    Tammy

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  22. I just found your website and watched this video. I am also new to scrapbooking and my cricut expression. I need all the help I can get. I am now so motivated I cannot wait to get started. Your videos are so informative and inspirational. I want to thank you for helping others get started. I love this website!!!!

    Carol

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  23. My sister and I have tried this and we went to yard sails and picked up all kinds of glassware for pennies. This was great, so if you messed up you just picked another piece of glass. We have already started pieces for X-mas.

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  24. Thank you so much for this video. I just had a baby and for my father's birthday, I decided to etch her handprints on wine glasses. I think it'll be a great gift, and now I have the confidence to do it thanks to your video! Yay!

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  25. the instructions are very clear. I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

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  26. I enjoy your tutorials however, your video stops about every 5 seconds to refresh and it's very frustrating. Does anyone else have this problem and is there any way to correct it? Thank you.

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  27. So great! I can't wait to try this.

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  28. Boy did this get the creative juices flowing!! Can't wait to try it out....I love your videos! Thanks for all the information!

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  29. GREAT video. I'm so glad you shared this. I can't wait to try it.

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  30. Thanks! I have already etched 5 baking dishes for Christmas gifts.

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  31. I love, love, love this!!! I cannot wait to do this to my own baking dishes! Also, what a great bridal shower, Christmas or birthday gift for just about anyone! Thank you!
    Jona

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  32. Thank You so much for this informative learning video! I have had some etching cream for awhile and have not been brave enough to try it. I am now ready to jump in! I also was not sure if I needed the transfer tape and now see I certainly do.

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  33. After watching this video I don't feel aa nervouse to etched some Christmas presents. I will however run a test before actually going for it lol

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