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		<title>Star Truffle Bowl</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 21:16:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Patriotic]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hmmm, what chocolate lover doesn’t love Truffles? 

Festively decorated with a night’s sky full of stars, this truffle bowl is perfect for of types of celebrations and holidays like Fourth of July, backyard BBQ’s, birthdays, Christmas and Father’s Day to name a few.

And… who says you can only serve Truffles in such a marvelous bowl? How about using it everyday for punches or salads, ripening fruit or even for Trick or Treat candy! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: left;">Hmmm, what chocolate lover doesn’t love Truffles?</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Festively decorated with a night’s sky full of stars, this truffle bowl is perfect for of types of celebrations and holidays like Fourth of July, backyard BBQ’s, birthdays, Christmas and Father’s Day to name a few.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">And… who says you can only serve Truffles in such a marvelous bowl? How about using it everyday for punches or salads, ripening fruit or even for Trick or Treat candy!</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Supplies:</span></strong><br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0150.html">#15-0150</a> Armour Etch Cream<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-00402.html">#20-0402</a> Rub N Etch stencil-Stars (4 sheets)<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9999.html">#08-9999</a></strong> Rubber gloves<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/85-2171.html">#85-2171</a></strong> Sponge Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a></strong> Masking tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-99777.html">#08-9777</a></strong> Scissors<br />
Pedestal Truffle bowl<br />
Paper towels</p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Wash truffle bowl in hot soapy water. Dry bowl and then clean with glass cleaner to remove all fingerprints and soap residue.</li>
<li>Place the bowl upside down on your work surface.</li>
<li>Cut apart the star stencils from the stencil sheet. Distribute the largest stars around the sides of the bowl and hold them in place with a small piece of masking tape. Rub each large star down on the bowl with the popsicle stick that came with your stencils.</li>
<li>Repeat step 3 and apply the medium stars, then the small ones and finally the tiny stars.  Follow the directions that come with your stencil package.  Fill all gaps between the stencils with overlapping pieces of masking tape. Also tape the top rim and the bottom edge of the bowl for protection.</li>
</ol>
<p>5.      Apply Armour Etch glass etching cream to all the stencils. View the directions and “How To “ video <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/cms-display/ste_manuals.html">HERE</a></p>
<ol start="6">
<li>Holding the bowl upside down by the stem, rinse off all the Etch cream and stencils after 2 minutes with running water. By holding the bowl upside, you minimize the risk of Etch Cream and etch water from getting inside the bowl and accidently etching it. Dry bowl with paper towels.</li>
<li>Clean with glass cleaner make bowl sparkle!</li>
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		<title>Parade of Stars Tumbler</title>
		<link>http://www.etchtalk.com/2012/05/parade-of-stars-tumbler/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 20:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Patriotic]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[America]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[americana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[day]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[patriot]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stars bursting in joyous celebration create a wave of excitement as they patriotically parade around the rim of a cobalt blue drinking glass.

Perfect for Memorial Day or Fourth of July, these colorful glasses are just as delightful for any barbeque, birthday party or even New Year’s Eve. Make some in red and clear too, for a truly patriotic table!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stars bursting in joyous celebration create a wave of excitement as they patriotically parade around the rim of a cobalt blue drinking glass.</p>
<p>Perfect for Memorial Day or Fourth of July, these colorful glasses are just as delightful for any barbeque, birthday party or even New Year’s Eve. Make some in red and clear too, for a truly patriotic table!</p>
<p><strong>Supplies:</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0150.html">#15-0150</a> <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0200.html">Armour Glass Etch Cream</a></strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1625.html">#21-1625</a> </strong>Over N Over stencil- Sparkle Borders<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1624.html">#21-1624</a> </strong>Over N Over stencil- Party Elements<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a> </strong>Masking Tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9606.html">#08-9606</a></strong> brushes<br />
<strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3329.html">#61-3329</a></span></strong> (Optional) Metallic Rub N Buff (RNB)<br />
Blue glass tumblers<br />
Soft paper towels<br />
Old bath or dish towel</p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>1.       Make a nest with a towel and nestle the glass in the middle. The towel will keep the glass from rolling around on the table while you are working with it.</p>
<p>2.       Wrap the star border from stencil #21-1625 about 1/2 “ down from the top rim of the tumbler.</p>
<p>3.       Place the vertical star explosion for stencil #21-1624 on one side. Apply the pair of stars stencils to either side.</p>
<p>4.       Cover all exposed areas of the glass in and around all the stencils with masking tape, overlapping all the edges of the stencil and other pieces of tape. All exposed glass around outside of stencil and anyplace the water will rinse over, should be covered with tape.</p>
<p>5.       Apply the Armour Etch Cream with a brush to the open areas of the stencil by patting on the cream until the design is completely covered. Follow directions that come with the Over N Over stencils.  Wait 1-2 minutes. Rinse off the Etch cream; To view the directions and How to Video.  Click <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-catshow/overnover.html">HERE</a></p>
<p>6.       Rinse stencils under running water until cream is gone. Remove the stencils and tape and rinse again. Wash glass with dish detergent Pat dry</p>
<p>7.       If your etchings do not show well on the blue glass, you can opt to brighten them with Rub N Buff. Place a small dab (use sparingly) of white, gold, silver or bronze RNB on a piece of soft paper towel wrapped around your finger. Working in sections, smear RNB over etchings (you do not have to worry about it going all over the place right now). Continue to rub over the etchings and the RNB will start to come back off the shiny glass and only stick to the etching. Turn paper towel around and buff to a luster.</p>
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		<title>Mother s Day Desk Calendar</title>
		<link>http://www.etchtalk.com/2012/04/mothers-day-desk-calendar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:27:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mother's Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[calendar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[framed glass]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am always looking for a new and exciting way to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to my mom.  Every year it seems to get harder to give her something different from last year.  I try to give things that will last, unlike candy or flowers.  This year I decided to transform any ordinary piece of glass and frame into a treasured keepsake that will last and last.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">I am always looking for a new and exciting way to say “Happy Mother’s Day” to my mom.  Every year it seems to get harder to give her something different from last year.  I try to give things that will last, unlike candy or flowers.  This year I decided to transform any ordinary piece of glass and frame into a treasured keepsake that will last and last.</p>
<p>Supplies needed:<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0150.html">#15-0150</a> Armour Etch Cream<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0174.html">#20-0174 </a> Rub N Etch stencil-Rose Corners 4<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1632.html">#21-1632</a> Over N Over Mothers/Fathers Day stencil<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3340.html">#61-3340</a></strong> Dazzle Tac glue<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9999.html">#08-9999</a></strong> Rubber gloves<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/85-2171.html">#85-2171</a></strong> Sponge Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a></strong> Masking tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-99777.html">#08-9777</a></strong> Scissors<br />
Open double-paned picture frame<br />
Small, 12 month calendar (either purchased or printed from the internet)<br />
Scalloped pink cardstock mat (either cut with Cricut machine or with scalloped scissors)<br />
Flat backed pearls – 3mm &amp; 5mm<br />
Tweezers<br />
Paper towels</p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1.  Unlock the frame and remove both panes of glass. Separate the 2 pieces of glass and set one aside for later.<br />
2.  Clean the other pane of glass with glass cleaner to remove all dirt, grease and grime.<br />
3.  Cut out a left corner rose stencil from the stencil sheet.<br />
4.  Position the stencil ½” in from both edges. Hold stencil in place with pieces of masking tape. Rub stencil down with supplied popsicle stick.<br />
5.  Follow the directions that come with your stencil package.<br />
6.  Gently peel the Happy and Mother’s Day stencils from the Over N Over stencil sheet and apply Happy over the mother’s day to the glass, just to the right of the rose corner.<br />
7.  Protect any of the exposed glass with masking tape.<br />
8.     Apply Armour Etch glass etching cream to the stencils. View the directions and “How To “ video <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/cms-display/ste_manuals.html">HERE</a>Wash off all Etch cream and the stencils with running water</p>
<ol start="9">
<li>Clean with glass cleaner and dry completely</li>
<li>Clean both sides of the un-etched pane of glass with glass cleaner on a clean work surface. Slide back into frame.</li>
<li>Trim and mount calendar and glue onto scalloped pink cardstock using dabs of Gem Tac glue. Dab another series of small glue dots to the backside.</li>
<li>Mount the calendar and pink cardstock onto the glass in the frame, Position it about  ½”-3/4” above the bottom edge of the frame’s edge.</li>
<li>Carefully slide the etched pane of glass back into the frame in front of the pane with the calendar. Watch that you do not catch the edge of the calendar as you slide the etched pane of glass in. Lock the panes of glass into the frame so they do not fall out.</li>
<li>Put some dots of glue around the outside edge of the rose and one in the center of the rose. Mount the 5mm flat backed pearls with tweezers on the glue dots. Use the picture as your reference.</li>
<li>Dab a dot of glue at the center top and bottom and 1 to the middle of each side of where the pink cardstock shows thru the glass. Apply 1- 5mm pearl to each dab of glue. Apply another small dab of glue on either of the pearls at the top and bottom. Mount a 3mm pearl on these dabs of glue.</li>
</ol>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Lavender Perfume Bottle</title>
		<link>http://www.etchtalk.com/2012/04/lavender-perfume-bottle/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:19:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mother's Day]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[glass etching]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I found this unusual perfume bottle at a local garage sale and fell in love with it immediately.  I could just see the added embellishments in my mind when I spotted that dusty item in the back of a shelf, forgotten and put up for sale.  Well, look at it now.... It sparkles and shines.... and the best part of it was when I saw the look on my Mother's face when she opened her present and found her new favorite perfume bottle. She displays it proudly on her dressing table to remember me...... Best dollar I ever spent.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I found this unusual perfume bottle at a local garage sale and fell in love with it immediately.  I could just see the added embellishments in my mind when I spotted that dusty item in the back of a shelf, forgotten and put up for sale.  Well, look at it now&#8230;. It sparkles and shines&#8230;. and the best part of it was when I saw the look on my Mother&#8217;s face when she opened her present and found her new favorite perfume bottle. She displays it proudly on her dressing table to remember me&#8230;&#8230; Best dollar I ever spent.</p>
<p><strong>Supplies Needed:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0150.html">#15-0150</a> Armour Etch Cream<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0324.html">#20-0324 </a></span> Rub N Etch stencil- Butterfly corners (for the base)<br />
Or <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0321.html">#20-0321</a> Rub N Etch stencil-Fliers 1<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0151.html">#20-0151</a> Rub N Etch &#8211; Butterflies (for stopper- if yours is etchable)<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9999.html">#08-9999</a></strong> Rubber gloves<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9606.html">#08-9606</a> </strong>Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a></strong> Masking tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-99777.html">#08-9777</a></strong> Scissors<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3370.html">#61-3370</a> </strong>Hot Fix Wand<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3383.html">#61-3383</a> </strong>Hot Fix Crystals 3mm<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3329.html">#61-3329</a> </strong>Rub N Buff Metallic wax (optional)<br />
Lavender Obelisk other glass perfume bottle<br />
Paper towels<br />
<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1.  Clean the bottle and stopper with glass cleaner to remove all dirt, grease and grime.<br />
2.  Cut out a butterfly corner stencil from stencil sheet 20-0324 or 20-0151 stencil sheet.<br />
3.  Position the stencil on the bottle. Hold  in place with pieces of masking tape. Rub stencil down with supplied popsicle stick.<br />
4.  Follow the directions that come with your stencil package.<br />
5.  Protect any of the exposed glass with masking tape.<br />
6.   Apply Armour Etch glass etching cream to the stencils. View the directions and “How To “ video <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/cms-display/ste_manuals.html">HERE</a>7.  Wash off all Etch cream and the stencils with running water<br />
8. Clean with glass cleaner and dry completely</p>
<p>9.  If your stopper can also be etched, select some appropriately sized butterflies from stencil sheet 20-0321 and etch with etch cream as you did the bottle.<br />
10.  If you wish to make your etchings gold, silver or white, place a small dab of Rub N Buff metallic wax onto a piece of paper towel and smear over etching. Continue rubbing with the same piece of towel and the excess wax will pick back up off the shiny part of the glass and only stick to the etching.<br />
11.  Heat up the Hot fix wand. Read the manufacturer’s instructions that came with your package about how to use the wand and how to apply the crystals to a surface.<br />
12.  Mount a crystal in the center of each etched flower of the bottle and in the “eyes” of the butterfly’s wings on the stopper.</p>
<p>Happy Mother’s Day!</p>
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		<title>Flopsy Mopsy Treat Bowl</title>
		<link>http://www.etchtalk.com/2012/03/flopsy-mopsy-treat-bowl/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bowl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bunny]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[candy]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tissue paper or florist fabric forms the Bunny ears and hides Easter treats  inside this adorable glass etched, Easter Bunny treat bowl.

Much like a piñata, children will love hunting blindly inside the bunny bowl for a hidden treasure. Simply untie the ears, have the children close their eyes, reach inside and pull out a special treat.  They won’t know what they have until they pull it out. You can fill the bowl with colored Jordan almonds, foil chocolate eggs, speckled egg malt balls and giant jellybeans.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tissue paper or florist fabric forms the Bunny ears and hides Easter treats  inside this adorable glass etched, Easter Bunny treat bowl.</p>
<p>Much like a piñata, children will love hunting blindly inside the bunny bowl for a hidden treasure. Simply untie the ears, have the children close their eyes, reach inside and pull out a special treat.  They won’t know what they have until they pull it out. You can fill the bowl with colored Jordan almonds, foil chocolate eggs, speckled egg malt balls and giant jellybeans.</p>
<p>Start a new Easter tradition at your house!<strong>                  </strong></p>
<p><strong>Supplies:</strong></p>
<p><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0150.html">#15-0150</a> Armour Etch Cream<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0479.html">#20-0479</a> or <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/12-7022.html">#12-7022</a> Rub N Etch- Geometric Designs or Design Elements<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0452.html">#20-0452</a> Rub N Etch- Zig Zag Borders<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/20-0453.html">#20-0453 </a> Rub N Etch- Geometric Shapes<br />
<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3328.html">#61-3328</a> White Rub N Buff<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9606.html">#08-9606 </a></strong> Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9999.html">#08-9999</a></strong> Rubber gloves<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a></strong> Masking tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-99777.html">#08-9777</a></strong> Scissors<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3340.html">#61-3340</a></strong> Dazzle Tac Glue<br />
Toothpick, tweezers<br />
Paper towels<br />
Bowl style vase with fluted top (top opening of 4-5”) (available at most craft stores)<br />
Large sheet florist fabric or tissue paper in Easter colors<br />
Pre-made bow on elastic, curling ribbon or satin bow<br />
2 Hot pink or blue Rhinestones 7 or 8 mm<br />
Tweezers<br />
Candy eggs, colored Jordan almonds or other small, wrapped Easter candy</p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>There are two ways you can etch the facial features. Apply all the stencils at once (requires trimming some of the blue resist material-recommended only for more advanced Etchers) or etch in sections (recommended for beginners)</p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Wash glasses and then clean with Glass cleaner before starting project</li>
<li>Cut one of the large hearts from stencil sheet 20-0479.</li>
<li>Holding the heart stencil upside down, rub stencil in the middle of the vase’s bowl. Gently rub over stencil with frosted backing paper.  Follow directions that come with your Rub N Etch stencil package.</li>
<li>Cut two large circles from the same stencil sheet as the heart.</li>
<li>Rub one circle down on either side of the heart nose.</li>
<li>Cut two strips of zig-zag borders from stencil sheet 20-0452 for the whiskers. Trim half of the blue resist away on either side of the zig zag.</li>
<li>Divide each stencil into thirds (if you are using a larger vase, use three strips and cut each strip in half).</li>
<li>Rub down one piece of zig-zag stencil horizontally about ¾” away from either side of nose. Apply two more zig-zag pieces to each side of the nose, starting the end nearest the nose and angling outward forming a V.</li>
<li>Cut a crescent moon from stencil sheet 20-0453. Rub down under nose to form a mouth.</li>
<li>Cut slivers of tape and fit them in between the stencil material, overlapping all edges. Cover the rest of the face of the vase with tape all the way down to the base, as this will be the direction in which the Etch Cream will be rinsed off. Overlap all edges, hold vase up to light to check for bare spots. Fill in any gaps with tape.</li>
</ol>
<p>11.     Apply Armour Etch glass etching cream to the stencil View the directions and “How To “ video <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/cms-display/ste_manuals.html">HERE</a></p>
<ol start="12">
<li>Rinse cream off the glass, remove stencils, rinse again and dry</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Decorate the Bunny’s face:</strong></p>
<p><strong>1.       </strong>If etching is not bright enough, apply white Rub N Buff to etchings before going to the next step.</p>
<p><strong>2.       </strong>Squeeze a small amount of glue on a piece of wax paper or tin foil. Load the end of a toothpick with a pinhead amount of glue and make a dot at the bottom of each of the frosted circles for eyes. Place a hot pink or blue rhinestone on the glue dot with tweezers and gently press down.</p>
<p><strong>3.       </strong>Next, glue a cluster of 3 small pink rhinestones on either side of the nose in front of the whiskers. Group them in a triangle formation (as shown in picture) Let dry</p>
<p><strong>Make the Bunny Ears:</strong></p>
<p>1.        Bring the four corners of the tissue paper or florist fabric together, and hold the ends together in one hand.  Shove the bottom end of the tissue paper into the bowl as far as it will go.</p>
<p>2.        Separate the four ends of the tissue paper into two bunches so the middle is open to the inside of the bowl. Fill with Easter candy, easing in more of the tissue as you fill the bowl if it needs it, to avoid tearing the tissue.</p>
<p>3.        Draw the four corners of the tissue back up together again and slip a pre-made elastic bow down over the ears until it is level with the top of the vase, or tie loosely with a piece of ribbon.</p>
<p>4.        Separate the four corners of the tissue again into two bunches and arrange them so one pair is on either side of the bunny’s face. Working on one side at a time, take the shorter of the two pieces and tuck beneath the longer one.  Fold and crease the ear lengthwise, then bend ear in half the other way so it flops over halfway down, (refer to picture) . Repeat with the other ear.</p>
<p><strong>Happy Easter!</strong></p>
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		<title>Easter Bunny Candy Goblet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:10:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Etch Bath Projects]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Entertain guests this Easter with these adorable etched Easter Bunny goblets. Fill them with jellybeans, Easter candy, flowers, or egg shaped candles. Sprinkle them around the room or place one at each plate as favors.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center"><strong>Entertain guests this Easter with these adorable etched Easter Bunny goblets. Fill them with jellybeans, Easter candy, flowers, or egg shaped candles. Sprinkle them around the room or place one at each plate as favors.</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>To make our bunny, we reverse etched the bunny’s face on tulip shaped wine glasses, using simple, geometric shaped stencils and pinstripe tape for whiskers. Then we added felt glittered ears and a sheer bowtie around the stem to complete the look.<br />
</strong></p>
<p>We think our Easter Bunny is outstanding and hope you think so too…it’s sure to be a big hit with the children!<strong>                               </strong></p>
<p><strong>Supplies:</strong><br />
<strong>Sandblaster or  #15-0275 Etch Bath (this method will also frost inside of glass)</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/19-2704.html">#19-2704</a> </strong>Sunrise-<strong> </strong>Etch Bath stencil (2 required)<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/19-2702.html">#19-2702</a> </strong>Circles, squares &amp; triangles- Etch Bath stencils<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/25-4000.html">#25-4000</a> </strong>Pinstripe border<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9777.html"> #08-9777</a> </strong>Scissors<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3340.html">#61-3340</a></strong> Dazzle Tac Glue<br />
Paper towels<br />
Tulip shaped wine glass or stemmed brandy snifter w/ flared top (bowl size of our glass is 2 ¾” at opening x 4” at bottom x 4” long)<br />
Green sheer ribbon about 12” long<br />
2 Royal blue Rhinestones 7 or 8 mm<br />
6 Hot pink rhinestones 3 or 4 mm<br />
1 Square each of white &amp; pink felt (or use ears from a child’s costume bunny ear headband)<br />
8 ½”x11” piece of scrap paper<br />
Hot glue gun<br />
Tape measure<br />
Tweezers<br />
Pencil<br />
Optional: For Glitter Ears you will need White iridescent glitter dust from <strong>Glitter it kit</strong> # <strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3351.html">61-3351</a>  </strong>and <strong>Easy Tack Spray adhesive  #<a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-2731.html">61-2731</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Helpful Hints: </strong></p>
<p>1)Please note: If your wine glass or brandy snifter is a different dimension than our project, you may have to adjust the sizes of the stencils and ears to proportion it properly.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>2)Goblet must be hand cleaned because of the ears. Not recommended for food other than coated candy or wrapped food. Use as a candy dish only. If you wish to use goblets for food such as dessert glasses, do not add the felt ears or etch the inside of the goblet.</p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<ol start="1">
<li>Wash glasses and then clean with Glass cleaner before starting project</li>
<li>Remove the 19-2704 Etch Bath stencils from both packages</li>
<li><strong>First apply the eyes</strong>: Find the third from the smallest sun design on each stencil sheet. It is the one that has detached triangular sunrays surrounding the circle. Cut one from each sheet.</li>
<li>Peel off the backing from one of the sun stencils so the sticky side of the stencil is exposed. Make sure all the pieces stay in place and are adhered to the top cover sheet. Apply the stencil so the top of the design is about ¾”down from the top of the wine glass. Remove top cover sheet. Now make sure all the pieces stick to the glass not the cover sheet. Peel off the outer vinyl stencil material, leaving only the circle and individual sunrays on the glass.</li>
<li>Repeat with the second sun stencil, placing it ¾” down from the top as well, but also spacing it ½” to the right of the first one. Remove outer stencil material as you did with the first eye.</li>
<li>Remove some of triangle sunrays around the circle of each eye, leaving only the top five to create eyelashes</li>
<li><strong>Form the nose</strong>: Cut out one of the largest triangles from stencil sheet #19-2702. Hold the triangle so the point is down and nip off the right and left corners to form a nose.</li>
<li>Apply triangle in between and just below the eyes</li>
<li><strong>Apply the mouth: </strong>Cut out one of the largest circles from stencil sheet #19-2702. Cut off 1/4 of the circle. Apply ¼” below nose with flat side up</li>
<li><strong>Apply the whiskers: </strong>Unroll the pinstripe tape on the roll. Cut 2 pieces from the roll 2 ½” long. Remove the clear top cover from the tape segment and peel off one of the narrow white vinyl strips.</li>
<li>Apply three narrow strips to either side of the nose creating a V pattern (see photo for placement) Depending on the width of your glass, you may need to trim the length of the whiskers to a pleasing and reasonable length. Cut the center one a little shorter than the outer ones.</li>
<li>Gently rub over all the stencil pieces to ensure they are tightly adhered to the glass.</li>
<li>Spray a little glass cleaner on a paper towel and carefully clean in and around the stencil pieces to remove any oil from your hands.</li>
<li>Frost by your preferred method: Sandblasting or dipping in the Etch Bath solution (Etch Bath method will also frost the inside of the glass), following directions on the package or that came with your kit. If you are using Etch Bath, dip glass upside down into solution and leave stem clear.</li>
<li>Rinse off the glass, remove stencils, rinse again and dry</li>
<li><strong>Decorate the Bunny’s face: </strong>Glue a blue rhinestone in the bottom of each eye using Dazzle Tac.<strong> </strong>Glue a pink rhinestone at the end of each whisker under the nose. Group them in a triangle formation (as shown in picture)</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>You can make bunny ears yourself form felt (directions below) or you can buy pre-made ears that come on a child’s costume headband, cut them off and then skip to step 20 and 21</strong></p>
<ol start="17">
<li><strong>Make the Bunny Ears: </strong>Measure from top of wine glass down to top of the stem. Make a template by folding a scrap of paper in half lengthwise and mark the measurement you took on the fold. Draw the shape of half a bunny ear (sort of teardrop shape with a flat tip at the top). The widest end should be about 1 1/2” wide and about ¾” wide on the narrow end. Cut along your line and open flat. This is your ear template. Trace around template with a pencil onto white felt twice to make two ears. Cut out ears.</li>
<li>Fold template back in half again along the same fold line. Trim away about a ½” of the long cut edge, but not across the top of the narrow end. This is now your template for the inside of the ear. Open paper and trace around template with a pencil onto the pink felt twice and cut them out, just like you did for the white pieces.</li>
<li>Apply a thin bead of hot glue around edge of one piece of pink felt inner ear. Center over  one of the white felt outer ears and press down. Repeat for other ear. To have glitter ears, lightly spray Easy Tack adhesive on the solid white side of each ear. Immediately dust lightly with some of the white iridescent glitter. Let dry</li>
<li><strong>Apply Bunny ears to the glass: </strong>Place a bead of hot glue along the top inside edge of each ear (on the pink felt). Fold down the top edge of each ear to the inside about a ½”. Squeeze until set. Now apply another bead of glue to the folded edge and stick ear to side of glass. Hold ear in place for a minute until it holds to the glass by itself.</li>
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<p><strong>Tie </strong>green ribbon around stem and make into a bow. Trim tails, make V-cuts in the ends of the ribbon tails</p>
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		<title>Easter Egg Paperweight</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:03:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[not used]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pretty up your desk for Easter with a paperweight decorated like an Easter egg.   It’s a quick and easy project using an oval glass paperweight blank, Armour Etch Cream and reusable Over N Over stencils! ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="center">Pretty up your desk for Easter with a paperweight decorated like an Easter egg.</p>
<p align="center">It’s a quick and easy project using an oval glass paperweight blank, Armour Etch Cream and reusable Over N Over stencils!<strong><br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong>Supplies Needed:</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0200.html">Armour Glass Etch Cream</a></strong><br />
Or <strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/70-9001.html">#70-9001</a> </strong>Sand Etch Kit<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1613.html">#21-1613</a> </strong>Over N Over stencil- Flowers<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1603.html">#21-1603</a> </strong>Over N Over stencil- Flower Border<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/60-7002.html">#60-7002</a> </strong>Oval Paperweight<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3340.html">#61-3340</a></strong> Dazzle Tac Glue<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9606.html">#08-9606</a></strong> Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a> </strong>Masking Tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9777.html">#08-9777</a></strong> Scissors<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-3328.html">#61-3328</a> </strong>White Rub N Buff (if needed)<br />
Assorted 4-5 mm colored rhinestones-your choice (we used lavender and aqua)<br />
3”x4” square pink felt (or color of your choice)<br />
3” x 1/3” pc yellow felt (or color of your choice)<br />
Paper towels<br />
Tweezers<br />
Pencil<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>Directions:</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>1.       Clean paperweight with glass cleaner</p>
<p>2.       Gently peel the rope design from the Flower Border stencil sheet. Determine the center of the paperweight and apply stencil border to the middle section. Wrap the stencil down the sides and around to the back, you will be etching the sides as well, so make sure the stencil is flat on the sides as well. Work it until all portions of the stencil lay flat.Tape down the ends of the stencil on the underside to secure it.</p>
<p>3.       You will be etching the border alone, so cover all exposed areas of the glass on either side of the border stencil with masking tape, including the sides. Be sure to overlap all the edges of the stencil and other pieces of tape</p>
<p>4.       Apply the Armour Etch Cream with a brush to the open areas of the stencil by patting on the cream until the design is completely covered. Follow directions that come with your Over N Over stencil or click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKBWWoF2hiM&amp;feature=player_embedded">HERE</a> or if your etching with your Sand Etch kit (following instructions that come with your Sand Etch kit)</p>
<p>5.       Wait 2-3 minutes. Rinse off the Etch cream; Remove the stencil. Rinse again. Dry well with paper towels</p>
<p>6.       Gently peel the two daisy designs (or desired flower) from the Flower stencil sheet. Apply the two flowers side by side to one end of the paperweight (as shown). If you only have one flower stencil sheet, follow step 3-5, then repeat with a single flower on the other end. If you have more than one flower stencil sheet, you can apply all the flower stencils at the same time and etch them together.</p>
<p>7.       Clean with Glass Cleaner and dry completely</p>
<p>8.       If your etchings are not as bright as you would like, apply white Rub N Buff with a piece of paper towel and buff until it remains only is on the etchings</p>
<p>9.       Apply a dot of Dazzle Tac glue to the centers of all the flowers. Using a tweezer, apply rhinestones to the flower centers over the glue dots. Let dry</p>
<p>10.   Lay paperweight on the square of pink felt. Trace around the outside of the paperweight onto the felt with a pencil. Remove paperweight and cut out felt along your pencil marks. Set aside</p>
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		<title>Luck O The Irish Heavy Glass Vase</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:16:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[irish]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keep Ireland in your heart and you will have the Luck O’ The Irish with you always!

This is a handsome heavy glass vase made of green tinted glass. It majestically stands on a desk, bookshelf, table or  without a stand and has a nice large flat surface to work with. You choose which design you would like from our new Irish stencil sheet that has a lucky horseshoe, clay pipes or a pot o” gold lots of shamrocks and even a pint of stout!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Keep Ireland in your heart and you will have the Luck O’ The Irish with you always!</p>
<p>This is a handsome heavy glass vase made of green tinted glass. It majestically stands on a desk, bookshelf, table or  without a stand and has a nice large flat surface to work with. You choose which design you would like from our new Irish stencil sheet that has a lucky horseshoe, clay pipes or a pot o” gold lots of shamrocks and even a pint of stout!</p>
<p><strong>Etching Method (select one): </strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0200.html">#15-0200</a> </strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0200.html">Armour</a> Etch Cream<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-5020.html">#61-5020</a> </strong>Pencil Bottle Blaster<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/70-9001.html">#70-9001</a> </strong>Sand Etch kit</p>
<p><strong>Other supplies:</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/30-2291.html">#30-2291</a> </strong>Stem Vase Heavy Glass Block<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1631.html">#21-1631</a></strong> Irish stencil sheet<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1601.html">#21-1601</a></strong> Small Block Letters– Over N Over stencil<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1624.html">#21-1624</a></strong> Party Elements – Over N Over stencil (*note: project will go faster with more than 1 of these stencils)<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9606.html">#08-9606</a></strong> Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a> </strong>Masking Tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
Decorations: Silk green &amp; white glittered carnations, shamrock stems &amp; gold stephanotis<br />
Paper towels<br />
<strong> </strong><br />
<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1.   Clean one side of the glass with the glass cleaner<br />
2.   Gently peel the shamrock border from stencil sheet 21-1624. Apply to bottom edge of the glass. If you have more than border, apply end to end, all across the bottom.<br />
3.   Apply the letter stencils just above the shamrock border, tightly overlapping side to side and top to bottom, to spell out “Luck O’ The Irish or Erin Go Baugh (Pride of Ireland) if you wish. Remember to put spacers in between words<br />
4.   Place the horseshoe stencil in the upper right hand corner.<br />
5.   Cover entire face and sides of the glass block with masking tape, overlapping all edges<br />
6.   Apply the Armour Etch Cream (5 minutes) or sandblast/Sand etch the open areas of the stencil until the design is completely covered or etched. Follow directions that come with the Over N Over stencils.  View the directions and How to Video.  Click <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/cms-display/ste_manuals.html">HERE</a>7.        Rinse under running water.<br />
8.        Remove the stencils and tape from the glass. Rinse again if needed. Pat dry<br />
9.       Clean with Glass Cleaner and dry completely<br />
10.   Place a carnation, few sprigs of the shamrock cuttings and gold stephanotis in the glass blocks holder.<br />
11.   Tie the green ribbon around the cuttings and make a bow</p>
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		<title>Pot O Gold St Patrick s Day Ornament</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sand Blasting Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sand Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ornament]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sand etch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[st patricks day]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Leftover green Christmas balls get transformed into lucky St Patrick’s Day ornaments using Sand Etch and the new Irish Over N Over stencil sheet.

Etch a garland full of these delightful gems, there are eight different designs on the stencil sheet to choose from. Of course, we chose the pot o’ gold!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">Leftover green Christmas balls get transformed into lucky St Patrick’s Day ornaments using Sand Etch and the new Irish Over N Over stencil sheet.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Etch a garland full of these delightful gems, there are eight different designs on the stencil sheet to choose from. Of course, we chose the pot o’ gold!</p>
<p><strong>Supplies:</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/70-9001.html">#70-9001</a> </strong>Sand Etch kit<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1631.html">#21-1631</a></strong> Irish stencil sheet<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a> </strong>Masking Tape<br />
Soft paper towels<br />
<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
<em><strong> Helpful hints:</strong></em>  Before getting started, one note: The adhesive on the tape and the stencil may want to stick to the colored coating on the ball. Sand Etch immediately after applying them to the ball and remove as soon as possible to avoid this from happening.</p>
<p>1.  Clean one side of the ball with a paper towel<br />
2.  Gently peel the pot o’ gold from the stencil sheet and apply to the middle of the ball. Lay the strip with the shamrocks on it along one side of the pot o’ gold bending it slightly into a curve, overlapping the edges of the other stencil.<br />
3.  Apply a cut strip of masking tape over where the two stencils meet to secure them.<br />
4.  Apply a single row of masking tape around the outside edge of the stencils, overlapping edges. Protect the rest of the ball by covering in paper towel.<br />
5.  Etch with your Sand Etch system. The green coloring will come off quite quickly and easily. Spray briefly until the glass underneath appears evenly frosted. Follow the instructions that come with your kit or click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVFji6cQO5Q&amp;feature=player_embedded">HERE</a>6.  Immediately remove stencils and tape under running water.<br />
7.        Apply shamrock stencil strip down right side of Pot o’ gold, tape and Sand Etch stencil.  Rinse until there is no abrasive on the ball. Any abrasive remaining could scratch the ball. Pat dry<br />
8.       Use the glass cleaner to remove any adhesive stuck to the ball</p>
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		<title>Erin Go Bragh Mug</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 21:07:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>etchwoman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Armour Etch Projects]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[St. Patrick's Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[armour etch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[braug]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[st patricks day]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A St Patrick’s Day celebration is not complete without a proper pint of stout!

Come to the party wielding your own Erin Go Bragh (Ireland for ever) mug and everyone will know what a serious Irishman or lass you really are!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;">A St Patrick’s Day celebration is not complete without a proper pint of stout!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;" align="center">Come to the party wielding your own Erin Go Bragh (Ireland for ever) mug and everyone will know what a serious Irishman or lass you really are!</p>
<p><strong>Etching Method (select one): </strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0200.html">#15-0200</a> </strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0200.html">Armour</a> Etch Cream<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/61-5020.html">#61-5020</a> </strong>Pencil Bottle Blaster<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/70-9001.html">#70-9001</a> </strong>Sand Etch kit<br />
<strong>Other supplies:</strong><br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1631.html">#21-1631</a></strong> Irish stencil sheet<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/21-1601.html">#21-1601</a></strong> Small Block Letters– Over N Over stencil<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9606.html">#08-9606</a></strong> Brushes<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/08-9415.html">#08-9415</a> </strong>Masking Tape<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.etchworld.com/ecom-prodshow/15-0315.html">#15-0315</a> </strong>Glass cleaner<br />
Beer mug<br />
Paper towels<br />
<strong>Directions:</strong><br />
1.  Clean mug with the glass cleaner<br />
2.  Gently peel the pint of stout stencil from stencil sheet. Apply to center of the beer mug.<br />
3.  Apply the letter stencils just under the mug stencil, tightly overlapping side to side and top to bottom, spelling out “Erin Go Baugh” (Pride of Ireland). Remember to put spacers in between words<br />
4.  Cover entire side of the mug with masking tape, overlapping all edges<br />
5.  Apply the Armour Etch Cream (5 minutes) or sandblast/Sand etch the open areas of the stencil until the design is completely covered or etched. Follow directions that come with the Over N Over stencils.  View the directions and How to Video.  Click <a href="http://www.etchworld.com/cms-display/ste_manuals.html">HERE</a>6.        Rinse under running water.<br />
7.        Remove the stencils and tape from the glass. Rinse again if needed. Pat dry<br />
8.       Clean with Glass Cleaner and dry completely</p>
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