How to repurpose your wine bottles into etched glass lanterns

This tutorial will show you how to use your Cricut to turn repurposed wine bottles into beautiful etched glass lanterns!

If you love repurposing things as much as I do, you’ll love making this project! Glass etching is also a cool permanent way to personalize items to give to friends and family.

How to etch glass with your Cricut

Etching glass is achieved by using etching cream. The Cricut will be used to make a stencil and hide certain parts of the glass.

If you want to know everything about glass etching, you can see this post that will tell you the do’s and don’ts and everything you need to know.

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What you’ll need

• Either a Cricut Maker or Explore
• Standard grip mat
• Weeding tool
• Scraper
• Adhesive vinyl (either permanent or removable, it doesn’t matter) I strongly suggest that you use one that you already have and don’t think you’ll use or don’t like the colour!
• Transfer paper
• Etching cream (I’m using Rust-Oleum Speciality Tub & Tile Etching Cream and therefore, the directions will be for Rust-Oleum, If you’re using something else, make sure you follow the directions of the brand.)
• Foam brush
• Parchment paper
• Painter’s tape
• Newspapers
• Gloves
• Security glasses
• Paper towel
• Goo Gone
• Rubbing alcohol
• Scissors
• Wine bottle Fairy lights with Cork
• Recycled wine bottles

Also want to have the SVG cut file?

The Flamingo file was included for everyone who registered for the Cricut Craftfest. This is another good reason not to miss the next Craftfest (see at the top of this post!)

If you still want to get the flamingo file and a winter bonus one, just follow this link.

Check out the complete tutorial here