Glass Etching: Protective Cloches

Glass cloches, or bell jars as they are otherwise known, are dome shaped covers commonly used to protect plants and food. Ever useful, they come in a wide array of shapes, sizes and colors making them a perfect vessel for artistic exploration. In this article we look at a few examples of glass etching applications for these understated heroes in the fight against the elements, pests and accidents.

Wild Side Plant Cloche. Get some Grrrr in the garden with this jungle cat design on an animal print plant cloche. Craft some ferocious fun and create a safari spirit amongst the plants. Plant cloches can be used indoors or out making them a wonderful addition to both the garden and garden themed décor.

Gnome Food Cloche. Rustic and folksy, this gnome cloche will add a little fairy tale whimsy about the house. Great for covering your delectables, it also makes a charming decoration when filled with a woodland scene. Simply cover the cloche base with faux grass, moss or other greenery and add miniature forest elements and creatures as desired.

Easter Home Cloche. Set a table with egg-stra special touches this Easter with this HOME themed glass cloche. For food or decoration, theme etched cloches add an elegant touch to any holiday table presentation. Choose cloche sizes and styles that enhance your etched design. Arrange seasonal displays inside them, preserve chocolates and fragile pastries, or design, fill and give to the host of your next party.

We hope you enjoy making these projects as much as we have! All of our glass etching projects are simple and fun to make. To ensure your success, every project we show has pictures and step-by-step instructions. To get you up and running faster, all the glass etching products we carry have basic use directions included.

Show us what you’ve got! We love to see what our glass crafters have been up to. Please share your glass etching creations using the hashtag #armouretch on Instagram!

Article Posted: 03/29/2022 08:34:12 PM