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A Smile is Always in Style – How to Etch Mugs

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December 9, 2015 by Kendra 19 Comments

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I don’t know about you, but I often find men to be very tricky to buy for. Gloves, socks, ties… what to buy that doesn’t consist of clothing?

How about a Sonicare Toothbrush?

Someone once asked me what my all time favorite item was that I’ve reviewed, and in nearly 4 years of blogging I’ve reviewed lots of things. But I instantly knew my answer. 2 years ago I reviewed a Sonicare toothbrush and I’ve used it ever since!

A Sonicare would make a great guy gift!

But just a box with a brush? That looked so boring that I thought I would “fancy” it up a little. If you’ve ever wondered how to etch mugs, I’m going to show you!

How to Etch Mugs: A Smile is Always in Style

 

This is what I started out with. Mug, glass etch, brush, stencil, and the goodies to make up the gift.

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But I need to start out with just the stuff for showing you how to etch mugs.

The stencil NEEDS to be a sticker type stencil. My mom has a fancy cutter thing that she uses to make these stencils. If you don’t have a cutter, below is an alternative way of doing it.

You need a thin flexible stencil and the surface you are etching on will need to be mostly flat, curving around only, and not down. Use a spray adhesive on the back of the stencil, following directions to make it a temporary sticky.

Now you have your sticker stencil. (another alternative to this would be buying one)

My stencil says “A Smile is Always in Style”, I love the positive reminder, but also adore the little mustache!

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Wash your mug in very hot water rubbing it hard to dry it, as many ceramic mugs have a coating that will not allow the sticker to “stick” well. Adhere the sticker stencil to the flattest part of your mug. (this is likely to be very close to the top).

Make sure the sticker is completely “stuck” especially around the wording, otherwise the etching will seep under and the etch will not be as clean. Since my mug curved around and down, I had to work pretty hard to make sure it stuck well.

This is the etch I used, and my mom thinks it does the best job.

Dip your brush into the glass etch and dab it on where you want to etch, being careful not to go outside of the stencil. Let sit at least 15 minutes. On a dark glaze like this I wanted a deeper etcher so actually left it on for about 25 minutes.

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Sure looks pretty ugly right? Definitely one of those things where you are on pins and needles wondering how it’s working and if it will turn out okay. I was also concerned over the possibility of the etch seeping a bit since I had struggles getting the sticker on.

When the time was up, I took an old rag and quickly wiped the glass etch off. Then without removing the sticker I washed the rest off in my stainless steel sink (do not do this in porcelain as it will etch your sink too).

Finally I removed the sticker, and washed my mug really well and let it dry. Well, what do you think?

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I love it!

Now to fill it with a few goodies. Obviously have to have the Sonicare brush! I also included a jar of my homemade tooth powder, some floss, and a tube of chapstick.

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All put together and looking totally cool and giftable for any kind of guy!

I’m just thrilled with how fun this is. Great gifting at its best with a bit of creativity thrown in for good measure. A smile is always in style and I know this mug is sure to inspire more than a few of them!

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A smile is always in style! How to create this darling etched glass mug as an awesome guy gift! #GiftOfPhilips [ad]

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Wondering where to buy Sonicare?

Try Walmart! I found several different styles of the Sonicare bush right in the same aisle as all the other plain ol’ regular brushes.

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I loved seeing that Walmart had them all on Rollback, and I ended up choosing the Essence. For starters it was within my spending range. However I felt like it was your basic Sonicare brush, and I’m a basics type of gal.

Said to remove 2x the plaque than a manual toothbrush, the Essence does a great job of getting between your teeth and along the gums. The unique cleaning method is really something else to experience as well.

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Did you know how to etch mugs before reading this?

Don’t forget, A Smile is Always in Style so wear one every day!

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Respectful opinions are always welcome

  1. Mariana says

    December 9, 2015 at 6:26 am

    That’s a beautiful idea!
    I love the etched mug!

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      December 9, 2015 at 10:08 am

      Thanks! I’m pretty pleased with it for sure πŸ™‚

      Reply
  2. Ashley says

    December 9, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    This is a great idea! I have recently become obsessed with mugs so I’m trying this. Don’t know how I missed that price on the Sonicare brushes also.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      December 9, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      The prices are amazing! Even the battery operated one (not mentioned) is a great price and they really last a long time too!

      Reply
  3. Terri says

    December 9, 2015 at 1:21 pm

    What a great gift, I have been on the look out for a present(s) for hubby and this is just what I needed to find

    Reply
  4. andi says

    December 9, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    i would love the Sonicare – and the coffee mug too πŸ˜€

    Reply
  5. JD - altamontefamily.com says

    December 9, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing this awesome tutorial! I’ll test this (glass etching) out one of these days. You’ve inspired me to do so! It looks pretty easy and oh, what a great gift idea! I’ll let you know how my future project turns out.

    Blessings,
    JD – altamontefamily.com

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    • Kendra says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      It is pretty easy so long as you get the stencil adhered well. πŸ™‚ I would love to hear how your project turns out!

      Reply
  6. Amy Desrosiers says

    December 9, 2015 at 9:13 pm

    I have never etched a mug or glass before but I do have a kit to get started! I love this idea and the overall gift with the Sonicare! #client

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      December 10, 2015 at 10:17 pm

      Awesome! You should totally try it!

      Reply
  7. Amy D says

    December 10, 2015 at 12:01 pm

    I had not idea how to etch mugs but this is amazing! I love how simple it is and the fact that I have the supplies on hand! #client

    Reply
  8. Lee MacArthur says

    December 14, 2015 at 4:42 pm

    This is awesome. Thank you for sharing how easy it is to etch mugs.

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      December 14, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      You are very welcome! If you give it a try, share it on ig and tag me @aproverbswife I would love to see it! Have a wonderful day!

      Reply
  9. Sue says

    December 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Love this! I’ve never tried etching, but now that I have one of those fancy cutting machines, I might have to give it a go. Thank you! Sue (via Think and Make Thursdays)

    Reply
  10. Creatively Living says

    December 22, 2015 at 9:02 am

    The mug is cute, but I absolutely love the whole package! What awesome idea! I love practical (and healthy!) gifts.

    Thanks for sharing on Monday Funday!

    Holly @ Creatively Living

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      December 23, 2015 at 12:17 pm

      Thanks! Men gifts are horribly hard and I hope this one goes over well πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Eric says

    October 14, 2016 at 3:12 pm

    Just discovered your site and I love it! I supply items such as glass etching cream and stencils to crafters and wanted to see if you would test some of my products for free in exchange for feedback. Can you let me know if you are interested by email? Shipping of the supplies will be free as well. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts. I can’t wait to hear from you! Eric

    Reply
    • Kendra says

      October 15, 2016 at 6:31 pm

      My email is kendrastamy@yahoo.com

      Reply
  12. Kim~madeinaday says

    January 23, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Oh I haven’t tried etching yet. You make it look so easy! Great project! 
Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! We hope you will join us again next week!
    Kim

    Reply

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