Dad of the West Glass Block

Materials

• #70-9001-Sand Etch Starter Kit
• #21-1633 Over N Over Stencil-WESTERN
• #21-1645 Over N Over Stencil-REVERSE MR. & MRS.
• Glass Block

Additional Materials

• Soft Paper Towels
• #15-0315 Glass Cleaner
• #08-9606 Brushes
• #08-9999 Gloves
• #08-9415 Masking Tape

Directions

Preparation and Usage Starting Skills

• Over N Over Stencil Usage Instructions
• Armour Etch Usage Instructions

Project Steps

1. This design was sand etched onto the block. Sand etching is the preferred method for glass items with uneven or textured surfaces.
2. This design was etched in stages.The technique allows the use of a particular stencil image multiple times on the same project when you don't have enough to etch all simultaneously. Additionally, it enables stencil images to be placed in closer proximity than the stencil borders would otherwise permit.
3. After preparing the glass, place the barbed wire stencil across the back of the block from one corner to another. Follow the sand etch instructions to etch the wire onto the block. Repeat this process until you have all the desired lines of wire onto the back.
4. Place the star on the front , in the center of the block. Add the letters for Dad into the middle beginning with the A. Use the sand etch, as before, to etch the star onto the block.
5. Place the boot and hat in their opposite corners, as shown, and use the sand etch to add these to the block.
6. Place the steer skull and cactus into the remaining corners and use the sand etch again to add them onto the block.