Using my Cricut and the etchall® etchmask, I cut a 3" stencil of Texas. On the first jar, I used the stencil outline along with the etchall® creme...set the timer for 15 minutes...poured the creme back in to the jar of etchall®, rinsed, removed tape and stencil and....TEXAS!!! I added some jute and a hand painted ICE Resined wood heart. I just love this jar!!! And whatever will go in it, will shine as bright as the stars at night....
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| Nestle the jars between two rolled up dishtowels |
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| Tape all around the jar so as not to spread the etchall® creme in unwanted places |
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| Pour enough creme to cover entire surface.this one could have even had little more creme.... |
For the second jar, I used the solid Texas from the stencil and used a slightly different technique...texturizing or stippling for those of you in the "Stencil World." Once "Texas" was adhered to the jar, I used a sea sponge to dab etchall® creme to the entire jar (except the Texas area)...set the timer for 15 minutes... rinsed, removed the Texas etch mask and...the jar was etched in a beautiful allover textured pattern while Texas was clear and crisp just like our perfect Texas evenings in the fall. To finish this jar, I added white seam binding, a heart etched with arrows and a little dangling heart!!
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| In this texture technique, do not reuse the etchall® creme as it is not as thick and you do not want to smear the design! |
I do love all thing Texas and with etchall®, it was easy to add the great state to a few repurposed jars!!
As an etchall® Ambassador, I love to share with you tips, techniques and projects for you to be inspired... Here's one more inspiration wishing you JOY as big as Texas!
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| This jar is filled with flowers of joy---the etched background is perfect for dry erase markers!!! |
For more wonderful ideas for using and purchasing etchall® products and to learn more about etching, please visit their website.
Until next time, I hope your day is etched with great memories and great joy!!
