1.12.2011

etching

I'm going to quote from one of my favoritest movies:

It's not an etch-a-sketch. This is one doodle you can't undid.


And this has really nothing to do with nothing except I am using etching stuff today. And once you etch...it can't be undid. 

Oh yes, we are going to etch our little names into pyrex cooking pans! And I have been wanting to do this FOREVER! I'm super anal about my stuff. When I take it somewhere I am nervous someone is going to walk off with my pan. Well, FEAR NO MORE!  (and I know this is not a new concept..I've seen it around. But I'm still doing it. call me a rebel.)

11 bones at Walmart...love the lids.

I  bought this:

transfer tape...It's normally 10 at Joanns...used a 50% off coupon...(that's $5.) and it has 4 sheets that are each 12x24....after you see ALL that I made--and I only used ONE sheet of it!

used this:  CRICUT!
now, the hardest part is figuring out the lettering..I wanted it on the underside to the pan...so the words would have to be backwards...if you are putting it on the underside and using this transfer tape...the red lined side is up.

Then I just peel off the red lined top leaving me with sticky side that I just pressed onto the bottom of this pan

bought this...and it's a pretty little bottle but it went rEALLLY far. It says to coat liberally  (DO IT! don't be stingy) and leave on for 5 minutes...I left mine on for 30....)

then you just wash off....and the transfer tape just washed off!


then I got super carried away and did every glass pan I own...and since i'm not normal...I thought my pans had better be a little un normal too!


MY MESS! I cleaned while I was waiting for my etching stuff to activate!






a mason jar

and if you think I polished and got all the smudges off of my pans before I took pictures...

then you don't know me AT ALL.


They are all clean...but once that sunshine hits them it's like BAM....spots and fingerprints!




NOW--if you don't have a cricut...don't fear....You can still do this!!!!
Just lay out some vinyl on the glass..sketch out your design (or trace) and use an exacto knife to cut it out.
(the transfer tape wasn't the greatest with the exacto knife..so I would recommend vinyl. It works great except if won't wash off..you have to peel it!)


the exacto knife works great! it's super easy to cut through and peel up!

then just add your etching and wait!





And if you happen to have your etching stuff out...and a fish... (okay, just love this project...)
photo credits: click HERE


and I also thought it would be so cute to etch a stache into a cup..

kinda like these from tatortots and jello





and then I had to etch a few more glasses....


and a special one for me...




i'm like sooo mature.

come back tomorrow for one more etching process! (only one...cause i literally used ALL of my etching stuff!)
I might just start a support group for etching...!



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62 comments:

  1. Kelli WJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I have seen these around lately, but you made it so much more fun than just adding your last name!! I love the oh darn it's all gone one:)

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  2. HeatherJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    OMG, you make me laugh over your antics. Love the etched phrases! Too bad none of my pans are glass....I may need to invest so I can be a smart ass too :)

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  3. gail@My Repurposed LifeJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Kimbo-when I did this a year ago for a Christmas present for my daughter, the glass etching messed up my porcelain sink. Did you have any problem rinsing it off?
    I love them all btw. Very creative and fun!
    gail

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  4. Mandi@TidbitsfromtheTremaynesJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    It's like once you start etching, you can't stop! I am so with you.

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  5. chrisJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I have always wanted to try this~

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  6. TiggerifficJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Oh my goodness, this looks so fun.. You are right..I think etching is a good thing especially when your 9x9 glassware leaves your house.
    I love ALL the etchings you did ~! Made me laugh.. Thanks~!
    ta ta for now from Iowa

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  7. Carla @ More Than TuesdaysJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Ohh these are too funny! So simple, I've gotta try it! Thanks for the inspiration (I've decided to stop 'blog stalking' and finally comment heehee)

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  8. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    First of all, LOVE the movie Juno. My smart husband bought it for me at Christmas...so as soon as I read your post, I popped it in. Still amazing.

    Second of all, Etching is on my 2011 to do list. I like your "If you can read this you ate too much". Hilarious. I told my husband that I was going to etch "Sometimes I pee in this pan" on a pan He wasn't amused.

    I like your blog, because I can see myself doing a lot of the things you do...Maturity is not my strong point: http://youseriouslymadethat.blogspot.com/2011/01/finger-stache.html
    Case and Point.

    Thanks for all the laughs.
    Cami (@ youseriouslymadethat.blogspot.com)

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Very cute. I have been thinking about etching jars in my kitchen so this was helpful.

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  10. Mandy BeyelerJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    I recently discovered etching too - LOVE it. And FYI, you don't even need that fancy transfer stuff - I just used a roll of contact paper I had (ran it right through my Silhouette) - -

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  11. KrystalJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    SO cute! I love the sayings you came up with. Very fun!

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  12. Amy at Ameroonie DesignsJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    This is hilarious! I LOVE that you didn't just put your last name on them. I love the THIS IS NOT YOUR PAN! So funny.
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  13. Christin@Pregnant with power toolsJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Love them all! I have a big bottle of this stuff - cause it's sooo addicting. Now I think I need to go get it and get to work on my Pyrex!!!!

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  14. Teaching with GraceJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    I love, love, love all of your etching! You are hilarious by the way ;) I might just have to try this at one point this year!

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  15. Amber StarrJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    I love etching projects! Your's are too funny! I recently got a silhouette and cannot wait to use it to etch several containers/vases that I own.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    Is it just me, or are some of your phrases really rude?

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  17. Lisa | Her Beautiful MessJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Anonymous....it's just you.

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  18. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    i agree with lisa! i love these!!! the one that says this is not your pan is my favorite!!! i have a cricut and have yet to do this but thank you for the tutorial!!! i love your phrases!!!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    LOL! I LOOOOVE these! Hey if ever you take a pan of nachos to a social event you could write "This is NACHO pan" LOL

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  20. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I think they are hilarious! I'm wondering if my boyfriend will let me do this to all of our glass pans and bowls. I'm going to have to buy more etching cream, because I'm almost out and I'm thinking that like you, once I start, I won't be able to stop.

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  21. JillJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    ok, these are hilarious. I did these for a church supersaturday activity with last names...your phrases are SO much more fun.

    Oh, and I just used my vinyl...you just weed out the letters then stick it on the pan. It pulled right off when it was done drying!

    BTW, I don't think I have ever commented, but I LOVE your blog.

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  22. Angela@the crazyness that is meJanuary 12, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Love these!! Love the one "if you can read this you ate too much" LOVE IT!!!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    LOVE the rude comments on your pan!!! They are so much better than just your last name!!!

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  24. testing 1January 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Awesomeness home skillet! Love how you definetely marked your territory!

    Oh yes, must spread the word!

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  25. KaelaJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    This is great! But, aren't you worried that someone will be more likely to steal your pans? I would be!

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  26. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Oooh!!! Love this post!!! I JUST got all the stuff together to try etching for the first time! Can't wait to try it!!! :)

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I must make that "This is not your pan" Pan NOW! Thanks for the AWESOME ideas, Kimbo!

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  28. SheilaJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Awesome!! Totally going to have to do something like this for Christmas gifts next year!! I too read your blog all the time! Love it! =)

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  29. emily @morefromthemoorefamilyJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    1. I love your blog.
    2. I think your sayings are funny and wish I had the guts to put them on one of my pans. ;)
    3. If you don't like something on a blog, why would you even bother posting a comment? Seems like a waste of time to me.
    4. I just got my Silhouette delivered today and I am itching to do some of these etchings-- should probably practice with paper first!
    5. Thanks for all the funny posts and AWESOME ideas!
    emily

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  30. staci @ lizard n ladybugJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I've wanted to do this too...
    love 'if you can read this you ate too much'!!!

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  31. Caroline @ Artfully CarolineJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Another reason to get a silhouette...

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  32. RhiannonJanuary 12, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    wow how rude... HAHA just kidding ;-) i love the sayings you chose CLASSIC!!! think im gonna have to make me some right away! (before my pans walk away, I have the same problem as you)

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  33. CraftyBritJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    DUDE...I was just telling my hubs last night that I've recently lost 3 (yep 3, bc I had to buy more bc the other ones never got returned) glass pans, in the name of service (taking meals to other families)! I SOOOOooo need to do this. for. reals! I think your sayings are great :)

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  34. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    the sayings are hysterical!

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  35. AmandaJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I love these. I went to the dollar tree and picked up big beer mugs...etched guys names in it. A 4 pack of mugs cost me $4. Of course I filled each one with a bag of...caramel corn, roasted nuts, fudge and buckeyes. They looked really good all packaged up!

    But why didn't anyone make me a pan like this for Christmas? I've got a glass pie pan. I think I'll write...GO RUN on the bottom. :)

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  36. UnknownJanuary 12, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Another thing to add to my list of crafty things I want to do someday. Oh and thanks for the reminder about the mustache glasses, I was almost over the mustache thing but now I need to revisit it :) Oh yea, and you. are. awesome.

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  37. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I love that etch stuff! (Made my hubby etch about 150 wine bottles for our favors at our wedding bwahahaha)

    I never thought about doing a pan! What (another) great idea!

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  38. BethJanuary 12, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I love these! Kimbo is a hot chick, this is not your pan! Hahaha, awesome, I may have to snag that second saying.

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  39. WhisperWood CottageJanuary 12, 2011 at 8:27 PM

    That's a lot of etching! What does your etcher's anonymous group think of all this? :) Kidding! And, yes, you are one hot chick!

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  40. The Duckworth FamilyJanuary 12, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    I"m just a lazy cheapskate and use the $ store disposable pans. lol, they can find their way anywhere BUT back to my house! But these are super cute. We had done this for SS and I opted out because I don't use my pans for church events, but just for the laugh these would be fun!

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  41. KatherineJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Wow- you went etching crazy! I don't blame you- I would have too! Love the one that says "This is not your pan!" I laughed thru your whole post!

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  42. DonnaJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    OMG, love this idea! Especially love the phrase...if you can read this you ate too much. Really cute! You'll have to report back on any comments you get taking these to the next potluck.

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  43. daperfectmixJanuary 13, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    this is great! i just got a cricut for Christmas, so i just might have to go etch crazy too! love the phrases! hilarious..

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  44. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    I made some of these for my sister-in-laws' for Christmas and put their last name on the pans. That way when they go to a potluck, everyone will know it is not their pan. :) I like the sayings you used though! :) So fun!

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  45. iammommahearmeroarJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Hey Kim, I linked up your rude pans today. Hope you don't mind. I thought they were too funny not to share.

    Cheri

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  46. KBooJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Ahaha! I have a Cricut. I HAVE to try this. :)

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  47. MeJanuary 14, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    I love the oven dishes! Exceedingly jealous of the contents of your kitchen now, and will have to investigate etching for myself. Thanks for the lovely blog. :) x

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  48. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}January 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love this!!! Everything turned out so great and I just love your sense of humor! I am a new follower - thought I was before but I am now! :)

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  49. AshleyJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:06 PM

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  50. AshleyJanuary 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    I have been wanting to etch my pans for a while...I love these! I am now a new follower!

    http://readit-and-eat.blogspot.com/
    http://craftsforarainyday.blogspot.com/

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  51. RhadondaJanuary 15, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    These are so fun. Great job. I am really a cheapie and just buy clear contact paper at walmart. Huge roll and works great. Cut on my silhouette just like transfer paper. Totally addicting.

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  52. Nguyen FamilyJanuary 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    LOVE this idea!

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  53. kimmersJanuary 18, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I DID IT!!!!!! I etched almost every pan, bowl and pitcher in our home!!! You have probably saved many friendships with this one single project. I've seen the women at church get pretty ugly over what pan belongs to whom.

    THANK YOU for this GREAT IDEA!!! Now I can loan pans and not worry so much! Take casseroles to church dinners and keep my friends!!!

    YEA!!!

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  54. Kim @ Life of a Modern MomApril 12, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    You always have the BEST crafts! I bookmarked this awhile back, and just got a chance to make some. I put a picture of the one I made on my blog today with a link to your post! Thanks!
    http://lifeofamodernmom.blogspot.com/2011/04/glass-etching.html

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  55. Kim @ Life of a Modern MomApril 12, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    You always have the BEST crafts! I bookmarked this awhile back and just got a chance to make some. I put a picture of the one I made on my blog today with a link to your post. Thanks!
    http://lifeofamodernmom.blogspot.com/2011/04/glass-etching.html

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  56. Gloria FoxApril 26, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I had to come over from the hate mail blog and see your post. I love your sense of humor and your dishes, especially the "if you can read this you ate too much" hahaha cute.

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  57. Steffanie WingApril 27, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    I'm sitting next to my fish bowl as I'm reading this post and realized.. I don't have a freaking name for my fish! Now I HAVE to name her so I can etch it on the bowl..


    P.S. I freaking LOVE your blog! So craptastic! ;)

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  58. HoneyMay 30, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Found you through 'hate mail' and LOVE this. I'm TOTALLY bloglifting it. But, I must say I am copying what Cami said"... I told my husband that I was going to etch "Sometimes I pee in this pan" on a pan He wasn't amused."

    Cami that's perfect to take to my foodie meetings. Thank you both!

    Honey

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  59. ByrdSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Glad I am not the only one who makes a huge cricut mess!

    LOL I will have to do this to my pans... my mom always tries to claim them or they almost get picked up at pot luck

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  60. Ashley Nicole DesignsDecember 21, 2011 at 1:15 PM

    I found this post from My Favorite Hate Mail. Love your sayings on the pans!

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  61. KirstenDecember 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    LOVE these pans. I have etched plates, saucers, glasses, and even a glass table but never thought to do pans. As someone who is frugal (AKA cheap) I thought I would share that the etching cream can be reused. Instead of washing it off, scrape off what you can while being careful not to spread it onto the unmasked glass. I use a foam brush or a popsicle stick to scrape and return to the bottle. Then rinse away the small amount that remains. I have had the same tiny bottle of etching cream for about 5 years now.

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  62. UnknownAugust 24, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Am I doing something wrong? I can't get my pans to etch. At first I thought it was just because they were Pyrex (I saw the disclaimer on the Armor Etch bottle) but I've tried other pans and it won't work!! Help!

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