Hot to Etch Party Themed Glassware

Hi everyone, Steph Ackerman here to show you how to etch Party Themed Glassware for a festive holiday decorative element. 

Using the Proxxon Engraver GG 12, it takes only a few minutes to etch designs into glassware.  You can even engrave into plastic, metal and wood.

I began by die cutting some firework shapes and temporarily tacking them inside the jars.  This was done so I had a template to follow.

Then I simply etched around the die cuts using a diamond bit.  Weighing only 4 ounces, it was quite easy to do all the etching I wanted in one sitting.

 

To achieve a frosted appearance, I used pliers to remove the diamond bit and inserted the ball shape bit.  With this bit, I was able to add definition around the image and fill in some other areas.

Placing napkins inside really showcases the etched designs. 

Now fill with whatever you need for the party.  I'm using them to hold the party plastic ware.  What would you use them for?

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Etched holiday votives with the Proxxon Glass Etching Tool

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here today. 

As we approach the holidays, I love to create decorative elements to either use or give as gifts.  Today, I'm working with the Complete Glass Engraving Set to etch some glass votives.

Begin by stamping  a design on scrap paper and then tape it inside the votive.  My first design is a set of snowmen.

 

My second design is holly and berries.

Using the Glass Engraving Tool, just follow the lines of the stamped images. 

 

Carefully fill in certain elements of both designs to finish the pattern.  I added some "snow" along the bottom of the votive, then filled in the brim of the hats which are usually furry, as well as the letters to make them stand out more.

I filled in the holly and berries to make them more prominent.

 

 

Once they were finished, I realized they would make nice shot glasses too!

 

What will you etch today?

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

 

 

Creating Halloween projects with the Proxxon Glass Engraving Tool

Hi everyone Steph Ackerman here today.  Have you seen the Complete Glass Engraving Set?  This set comes with the tool, the bits, a glass and several patterns to get you started. 

Since we are nearing Halloween, I wanted to create a gift for a friend.  I found this purple glass mug and knew it would be a perfect Halloween gift.  Using a large stamp from Just For Fun Rubber Stamps, I stamped a tree on scrap paper then taped it inside the mug.

Using the Engraving Tool,  I traced the image on the glass following the pattern.

And this is the result.  The Engraver is extremely light weight and easy to use.

 

As this is to be a gift, I placed some glitter beads in the mug. 

Rather than wrapping the mug, I used the Bowdabra to create a bow and tied it to the handle.

 

 

I love how this turned out and can't wait to engrave some more gifts.

 

Thanks for stopping by today.

 

 

 

 

Father's Day Personalized Engraved Pilsner Glass Tutorial Featuring The Proxxon Glass Engraving Kit

 Hi everyone and thanks for stopping by the Proxxon Tools blog today. Tammy here with a fun Father's Day project and review of the Proxxon Glass Engraving Tool. 

 When I received the glass engraving tool, it was packaged in a sturdy carrying case and had easy to follow directions. It also came with a practice glass to perfect my skills before making my Father's Day project. 

 The tool was so easy to use! I was able to create this cute bud vase on my very first attempt with the practice glass. 

I like it so much, I keep it on my desk!

After I was comfortable using the tool, I had my daughter draw this note to her dad for Father's Day and I etched it onto a pilsner glass with the Glass Engraving Tool.

How I did it:
1. My daughter used a Sharpie marker to write a note on a piece of copy paper. 
2. I placed the paper face side out on the inside of the glass and taped it to the glass.
3. I was able to easily trace the fine details of the drawing with the glass engraving tool, so it looks like she drew it on herself!

This would be a great gift for any dad that enjoys a cold beverage every once in a while, and you can easily trace any image with the tool so the possibilities are endless! I hope this gives you some ideas on how to use the Proxxon Glass Engraving Tool. It is becoming my new favorite tool for sure!

Supplies I used:

Proxxon Glass Engraving tool

Pilsner glass from The Dollar Store

Paper

Sharpie marker

Tape

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