101 Handmade Days: DIY Etched Personalized Baking Dish

You know whats fun? Making practical gifts for friends and family members that will actually be used! Earlier this year, one of my besties moved into their dream home. I missed the actual house warming party, but I still wanted to make them something special! So I decided to make them a personalized baking dish!

Here in Texas, monograms and personalized goodies are all the rage, so I knew this dish would be a hit! And despite the fact that a clear etched glass is almost impossible to photograph well, this personalized baking dish turned out awesome!

Here’s what you need to make your own etched personalized baking dish:

Clear Glass Baking Dish
Last Name Vinyl Sticker/Transfer (I got mine from Sip Simmer Serve)
Etching Medium
Painters Tape
Sponge Brush

Step one: Thoroughly wash and dry your dish. Then, on the back side of the dish, block off the area you don’t want to get the etching medium on.

Step two: Center your last name decal and apply according to the direction.

Step three: Add more painters tape to overlap the edge of your decal. Press firmly to seal and protect the rest of the dish.

Step four: Following the directions of the etching medium, apply to the decal area. Rinse off and remove the decals and tape.

 

I tried and tried to find a way to photograph this etched personalized baking dish and do it justice. I’m just not that good I guess :s It really did turn out amazing and I can’t wait to see my friends face when I drop it off!

Are you a fan of personalized gifts?