Easy Glass Engraving with a 100-Yen Router: Try Glass Etching at Home!
2015.05.20 published
Do you know "Glass Etching"?
Glass etching is an art of creating sculptures by hand-etching on glass*
Also known as "etching", you can create original designs on glasses or wine bottles with your initials, names, messages, or patterns, making it a perfect gift for special occasions♡
Glass etching is trending now!
Recently, the glass craft of “glass etching,” where custom patterns are engraved on glass, has become very popular♡ The reason for this is.....
You can do it at home with a router from a 100 yen shop♩
Using a craft router sold at Daiso, it’s now a hot topic among DIY enthusiasts to easily create original glass engravings at home♡
This router for model building and accessories is sold at Daiso for 600 yen♩
➡ The handheld router from Rakuten is also popular*
How to do glass etching*
Here’s a simple method for glass engraving* Start by drawing an outline on the glass with a marker, then use the router to etch along the outline♩
What to create?? Examples of glass etching♡
Ideal items for glass etching include plain glass glasses or cups* Inexpensive tableware from a 100 yen shop can be easily turned into original designs♩
It's also great to engrave names on mirrors!!
By etching cute illustrations on glass jars, you can transform a simple storage container into a charming original item!
Etching the bottom of wine glasses is also popular♩
A commemorative gift for a special day♡
The glass engraving that can create one-of-a-kind original designs is perfect for gifts on special days like weddings and anniversaries♡
I want to give a goblet engraved with the initials of the bride and groom to a friend who just got engaged♡
Challenge glass etching at home!
With materials and tools available at a 100 yen shop, you can create original glass crafts♩ Let's engrave your favorite patterns to make a unique original glass item that can only be found in the world♡
As long as the draft is done well, glass etching surprisingly allows you to easily complete your desired design. Once you try it, you might get hooked on it♡
➡ The handheld router from Rakuten is also popular*