Etching glass using the Silhouette craft cutter

Here is how to etch glass using the Silhouette craft cutter to make a stencil.

For written instructions and step by step photos, visit my blog at http://pigsinpajamas.com/2010/12/14/silhouette-etching-tutorial/

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• silhouette
• craft
• cutter
• silhouette craft cutter
• digital plotter
• etch
• etching
• glass
• glass etching
• monogram

[rgeiger74]

Can you use any image from the internet, or only the ones that come with the machine?

[pigsinpajamas]

@rgeiger74 With the current version of Silhouette Studio (free on their website) you can trace an image automatically or create your own freestyle. My understanding is that if you upgrade to the paid version, you can input other vector images like those from Adobe Illustrator but I haven't verified that myself.

[IQaos]

Do you have written instructions on this technique? The video is great but sometimes I need written instructions to follow.

[pigsinpajamas]

@IQaos Yes, I do! I just updated the description of the video with the link. Hope that helps!

[mianux724]

You don't need a cutting mat to cut vinyl?

[pigsinpajamas]

@mianux724 No, you don't. The backing on the vinyl is sufficient.

[etchallvideo]

the uneven finish is likely due to using a brush. try spreading the creme like icing a cake.

[IQaos]

@pigsinpajamas Fantastic! Thanks for that and I'm really lucky I found your video. It plays into some of the things I want to try for the Holidays.

[pigsinpajamas]

I think they're from Macy's. But when we replace them, we plan on going with IKEA :)