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DIY Etched Glass Votive Holders

December 1, 2015 by Bre 34 Comments

The season of giving is upon us, and at times, that can be overwhelming!  So many people to shop for and so much money to spend!  Luckily, I have an AWESOME DIY gift idea for you that inexpensive to make but so fun, too!  

DIY etched glass votive holders are a really simple project, and they can actually be used in a few different ways (which I’ll fill you in about below).  

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

DIY Etched Glass Supplies Needed

These are the supplies I used to make the etched glass candle holders shown in this post. Feel free to substitute anything to create a project of your own!

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  • Small square vases
  • Armour Etch glass etching cream
  • Plastic knife or palette knife
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Cotton balls
  • Electronic cutting machine (like the Cricut Joy) and removable vinyl or contact paper. Alternatively, try Christmas glass etching stencils.
  • Paper towels
  • Vase filler stones
  • Votive candles

How to Make Etched Glass Votive Holders

First up, clean the glass to make sure it’s free of any oils or residues.  Gently wipe it with a cotton ball that’s been soaked in rubbing alcohol and let it dry.  

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

Next, if you’re creating your own stencils on an electronic cutting machine, like a Cricut, make your designs and measure them to fit the front of the glass vase.

Simple shapes are best.  I used seasonal silhouettes, state shapes, and monograms.  Mine were just about 2″ wide and high.  

Cut them on removable vinyl or contact paper, and press them onto the glass.  Make sure they’re firmly pressed down along all edges!  

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

If you’re going to do your etching with a glass etching stencil, make sure to follow the directions on the stencil package.

Apply the glass etching cream, using the plastic knife or palette knife, and make sure to cover the entire area to be etched.  

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

Let it sit according to the directions on the package (mine took about 15 minutes).

After the proper amount of time has passed, use the plastic knife or palette knife to remove the cream from the glass.  The directions on my etching cream said I could reuse that cream, so I put it back into the container.  

Rinse off the excess cream and gently pat dry with a paper towel.  Pop in your votive candles and enjoy!  

This was my first time using glass etching cream, but I am OBSESSED.  It is like magic in a jar!  I honestly did not think it would work, but it did, and I love it!  One good thing to note is that the etching is dishwasher safe, too!  

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

I will be giving my DIY etched glass as votive holders this holiday season, but I think you could easily give them as makeup brush holders or vases, too!

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

Pretty cute, huh?  

DIY etched glass candle holders are such a GREAT gift! They're easy to make and inexpensive. They can also be gifted as makeup brush holders or vases. Get the full tutorial here.

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  1. Kristi says

    December 1, 2015 at 8:01 am

    LOVE it Bre! SO pretty!!!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      Thank you so much, Kristi!

  2. Pam @ The Birch Cottage says

    December 1, 2015 at 10:28 am

    Very festive! Most everyone loves candles, so these would make a great gift. Now if I just had a Silhouette Cameo machine!

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      Pam! You need to ask Santa for one this year. Trust me – you will use it ALL the time!!

  3. Erica @ Dwell Beautiful says

    December 1, 2015 at 2:07 pm

    So cute! I love how you styled them in different ways – the makeup brush one is just too adorable! These are perfect gifts and you could even stuff them with candy 🙂

    Reply
    • Bre says

      December 1, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      YES – candy – duh! People would probably like that even more! 🙂

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