There is something magical about etching glass ― the process turns plain glass pieces into decorative objects in minutes. The secret is etching cream. You simply apply it to the glass, and the surface turns into a translucent white. The results are beautiful, subtle, and lasting.
Inexpensive glassware is readily available from home and craft stores. Or, chances are, you already have suitable pieces in your own home. Look through your cupboard for old glassware ― particularly unusually shaped jars and vases ― in need of sprucing up, don protective rubber gloves, and give it a try. It's well worth the effort.
TIME: 30 minutes and up, depending on complexity of design
COST: $20
