Easy Glass Etching
BK44
Easy Glass Etching is a softcover project book by Marlis Cornett that teaches decorative glass etching using an inexpensive rotary tool. The book focuses on creating permanent etched designs on finished glass surfaces such as bowls, vases, goblets, candleholders, and picture frames. For lampworkers, this is a practical skill-builder when you want to add a refined, matte-etched finish to coldworked glass components, personalize glassware, or create contrast and texture on fused or blown pieces. The instructions are designed to be approachable, with step-by-step guidance and photos that help you plan patterns, control line quality, and build clean etched imagery.
Choose a finished glass item and clean it thoroughly so the surface is free of oils and dust. Use the book’s patterns and project instructions to lay out your design, then follow the rotary tool techniques to etch the surface with controlled pressure and consistent movement. After etching, rinse and clean the piece to remove residue and reveal the finished matte design. Use the included projects as templates, then adapt the techniques to your own glasswork for custom gifts, production lines, or one-off studio pieces.
