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Mother’s Day - Etched Glass Embellishments Designed by Ana Cabrera Presented by Leslie Ayers
Materials Needed
	Cardstock
	Patterned paper
	Rub-ons
	Ribbon
	Rickrack
	Chipboard
	Adhesive vinyl stickers
	Glass slides (such as Ranger Memory Glass)
	Craft knife
	Cutting mat
	Paper plate
	Adhesive dots
	Glass etching cream (such as Armour Glass Etch Cream)
	Foam brush
	Photo (optional)
	Clear-drying liquid adhesive


Instructions
1.	1. Take adhesive vinyl sign letters (such as those found at office-supply stores) and, with a craft knife and cutting mat, cut out a pattern, shape, or letter. (If you have vinyl letter stickers, you can use those too.)
2.	2. Apply vinyl shapes to glass in desired pattern. Press the vinyl stickers onto the glass firmly, then clean glass with dry cloth (or use window cleaner), to remove any fingerprints.
3.	3. Attach the piece of glass to a paper plate with a small adhesive dot. (Do not press firmly as you want to remove it.)
4.	4. Shake the etching cream, and open the lid. (It’s a good idea to work in a well-ventilated area.) With a foam brush, brush on a thick layer of glass etching cream onto the glass slide. Make sure it is covered completely. Wait at least 5 minutes (or according to the directions on the glass etching cream package).
5.	5. Rinse the glass embellishment in water to wash off all the etching cream, taking care not to get any of the cream on your bare hands. (Use rubber gloves if desired.)
6.	6. Wash the glass with glass cleaner. Take a small photo or other printed item and cover the top of it with clear-drying liquid adhesive. Attach it to the bottom of the glass embellishment, taking care to wipe off any glue that seeps out at the edges. Let it dry.
7.	7. Attach the glass embellishment to your page or project using adhesive dots or other strong dry adhesive. For best results, use with dark paper, or patterned paper that will show through the clear areas of the glass.

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