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Cheers Etched Wine Bottle

Personalize a wine bottle for simple and easy gift giving this holiday season! FolkArt Etching Cream is perfect for a last minute gift idea.
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Football Glass Plates

Be prepared for the next big game day with FolkArt Etching Cream!
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Fall Tablescape Etched Wine Glass

Using FolkArt One Stroke Etching Cream, you can elevate any dollar store wine glass into an elegant talking piece at your next party!
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FolkArt Etching Cream Football Glassware

Be prepared for the next big game day with FolkArt Etching Cream!
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Icy Pastel Etched Glass Village

If you love glass etching than this DIY is perfect for you! Turn glass vases into an icy wonderland with FolkArt Etching Cream.
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Icy Pastel Gift Jars & Serving Tray

Celebrate the season with soft subtle colors with brilliant shine. These projects would make great gift ideas as well as decor pieces in your icy holiday decor.
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Icy Pastel Etched Champagne Flutes & Glitter Champagne Bottle

Personalize your champagne flutes for the holidays with FolkArt Glass Etching Cream and your favorite stencils.
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Christmas Gift Box - Cocktail Glasses and Coasters

Create a personalized gift box with uniquely etched cocktail glasses and wood burned coasters - perfect for anyone loving a good drink!
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Upcycled Framed Calendar

Keep your schedule handy with this fun, floral upcycled framed calendar. This is an easy project to create for a charming personalized touch to your work space. Use FolkArt Etching Cream to make our thrifted frame into a stylish calendar.
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Christmas Holly Drink Set

Make your holiday festivities unique with this Christmas holly drink set craft. Simple, easy, and festive, this project is fun to create and looks great with your holiday decor. Add a simple touch of holly to all your decorative vases with Gallery Glass!
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Wine Glass Etching DIY

Etching cream and pattern tape transform simple wine classes into elegant stemware pieces. Your next summer garden party will have a touch of elegance with these unique wines glasses.
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10 Custom Christmas Village Ideas

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A Holiday Classic Do you remember as a kid putting up your Christmas tree then decorating your mantel with a cozy village display? Each building was surrounded by fake, puffy snow with little street lights sprinkled in and around each building to give your town life. An... Read more →

Posted 11/16/2021 10:47:43 AM

2017 Craft Trends: New Product Innovation at CHA's Creativation!

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We're excited to be at CHA's Creativation again this year, and we're bringing you an exclusive sneak peek at all the NEW product we're debuting in 2017. Our team works endlessly to discover both what you want to help inspire your creativity and to design products for th... Read more →

Posted 1/21/2017 6:01:00 AM

9 Adorable DIY Gift Ideas You Can Make In Under 30 Minutes

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DIY gifts on your holiday ‘to do’ list but you ALWAYS seem to run out of time? We’ve rounded up nine adorable ideas you can make in 30 minutes or less. These happily homemade gifts are perfect for teachers, neighbors and friends! Let us know which one you’ll make this season ... Read more →

Posted 12/2/2016 2:12:00 PM

Martha Stewart Crafts Mad About DIY: Summer Outdoors Edition!

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Sun’s out, fun’s out with this month’s Martha Stewart Crafts Mad About DIY! These three outdoor entertaining project ideas add an extra special touch to your next patio or pool fête and are sure to set the mood for a festive affair. Our first project, hand-painted pl... Read more →

Posted 7/28/2016 6:07:00 AM

First Look: CHA 2016 Booth and New Products!

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The 2016 Craft and Hobby Association Mega Show is a special one for us - this year marks Plaid's 40th Anniversary of bringing you creative ideas made easy with innovative products alongside inspiration and education! We'll be posting stories, memories and fun all year l... Read more →

Posted 1/9/2016 9:01:00 AM
faqs

Are there any FolkArt Glass Etching Cream precautions?

Avoid skin contact by wearing protective gloves. Also avoid ingesting this product. Wash hands immediately after use. Keep out of reach of children. Please refer to the packaging label for additional precautions.

How long does it take FolkArt Glass Etching Cream to cure?

FolkArt Glass Etching Cream etches a surface within 15 minutes. Once Etching Cream is rinsed and removed, etched results are immediately evident.

On what surfaces can I use FolkArt Glass Etching Cream?

FolkArt Glass Etching Cream can be applied to most glassware, glazed ceramics, mirrors, and porcelain.

Does FolkArt Glass Etching Cream hold up well on outdoor surfaces?

Yes, as long as the etch-able surface can withstand the outdoors, FolkArt Glass Etching Cream will too, as the product is not a topcoat; rather, it permeates the surface to make the etched design permanent.

Is my etched surface using FolkArt Glass Etching Cream dishwasher-safe?

Yes, projects etched with Glass Etching Cream are safe to wash by hand or on top shelf of your dishwasher.

Where can I learn more about FolkArt Glass Etching Cream?

You can learn more about this product by reading the FolkArt Glass Etching Cream FAQ document.

Can I tint FolkArt Frost Effect before using on my ceramic or glass surface?

Yes, FolkArt Frost Effect may be tinted using FolkArt Acrylic Paints.  To tint, squeeze desired amount of etching paint onto a palette; using a palette knife add the color of choice, small amount at a time, until desired shade is achieved. .tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:poin...
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How to Use FolkArt Glass Etching Cream

Before you tackle your first glass etching project, make sure you read this article to learn how best to use FolkArt Glass Etching Cream.

FolkArt Glass Etching Cream

  8.1.1 It's never been easier to create permanent etched designs on glass with FolkArt Glass Etching Cream! Great for windows, wine glasses, jars, mirrors, pitchers, and much more, the fast-acting etching cream achieves professional quality results. Use with stencils for...

Gallery Glass FAQ

Learn more about Gallery Glass by reading the frequently asked questions.