Make: Easy 1+2+3 Projects

Label-Etch a Glass Bottle

By Sean Michael Ragan ■ Illustrations by Julie West

You will need

Glass bottle with adhesive plastic label

Permanent marker

Hobby knife

Tweezers small

Scrap paper

Paper towels

Rubbing alcohol

Etching cream

Paintbrush

Safety goggles

Gloves

Sink

CAUTION: Glass etchants are toxic and should be handled with care. Wear gloves and goggles and follow the label directions closely.

Here’s a simple trick I discovered for etching designs on glass bottles using the bottle’s label as a built-in resist.

1. Prepare the bottle. ...