Me & My Dragonfly Monogram

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Me and My Dragonfly Monogram is a nostalgic symbol of summer. We used a coaster for this design but you can personalize any of your summer favorites with this sweet remembrance of summer breezes and dragonflies. And, don't let the word coaster fool you. These snazzy glass squares pack quite a punch of possibilities. Spoon rest, candle stand, trivet, individual cheese plate, a place for your Iced Tea AND the lemon wedge, the list can go on and on. Easy to make and easy to use!

Materials:

#15-0200 Armour Etch Glass Etching Cream.

#21-1672 GARDEN FRIENDS.

#21-1635 REVERSE LETTERING.

#60-3909 SQUARE COASTER SET.

#08- 9606 Brushes.

#08- 9999 Gloves.

#08- 9415 Masking tape.

Soft paper towels.

Optional:

Optional:

#61-3501 TWEEZERS.

#85-2109 HOBBY KNIFE.

Ruler and water soluble marker or china pencil.

DIRECTIONS:

1. Wash the item to be etched in hot, soapy dishwater and dry with a soft paper towel then wipe down design area with glass cleaner.

2. You may want to mark the centerline of your item before you begin. With a ruler and a water soluble marker or china pencil (not a sharpie) draw the centerline on the back side of the item. This makes it easier to create your design in the location you want it on the project.

3. Place the glass, upside down, over the oval stencil you wish to use while it is still on the sheet. Trace the outline of the oval on the back side of the glass with a China Pecil or Water soluable marker.

4. Turn the glass right side up. Remove the dragonfly stencils one at a time around the oval as you wish them to be for the design. They can protrude as much or little as you want. Turning the glass over to check placement is helpful. Avoid touching the sticky side of the stencil as oils from your hands can interfere with adhesion. Using a tweezer to hold stencil while deciding on placement location can help with this. If stencils protrude into each other's design, you can trim with a scissor or etch them individually, one at a time. Etching one at a time is the preferred method over extensive cutting.

5. Using a popsicle stick or other dull instrument, press the stencil down gently but firmly to prevent the cream from getting underneath during etching.

6. Cover all the glass around the stencils with masking tape, overlapping all edges. Rub and press the tape down securely. Check for exposed spaces by turning the project over and holding up to the light. Cover enough area so that none of the rinse water will touch any of the other glass while rinsing as even the small amount of etching cream in the water will permanently haze the glass.

7. Put on the rubber gloves. Load the brush with Armour Glass Etching cream. PAT the etch cream onto the stencils (do not brush it on). Apply a thick enough layer of cream to the exposed design area that you can no longer see through it. (View the directions HERE)

8. Leave the cream on for 5 minutes

9. Completely rinse off the etch cream under gently flowing temped water. Remove the stencils and masking tape and rinse again. Pat the stencils dry and return to the carrier sheet.

10. Wipe design area with glass cleaner. You may want to redraw centerline on the back of the project again. Cover the dragonflies you just etched with masking tape. Cut the tape to the shape of the wings that will protrude into the oval. Place the oval and letter into the desired location

11. Repeat steps 5 through 9 until all desired design elements have been etched onto the glass