How to Etch Metal at Home: DIY Stainless Steel Tumbler with a Cricut Stencil!

Get the free tumbler stencil designs at https://jennifermaker.com/etched-stainless-steel-tumbler/

Did you know you can etch a PERSONALIZED design on stainless steel using ANY Cricut cutting machine? It's true -- all you need is a permanent vinyl you cut on your Cricut, some Ferric Chloride solution, and baking powder! In this video, I'm showing you how to design a Cricut stencil with a name or monogram, and then etch stainless steel tumblers!

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* Stainless Steel Tumbler -- I used this 20 oz. tumbler: https://amzn.to/3EplBu1
* Ferric Chloride Copper Etchant Solution - https://amzn.to/3zWhCCK
* Permanent Vinyl - any color
* Standard Grip Transfer Tape
* Baking Soda
* Cotton Balls
* Dawn Dish Soap (for cleaning your tumbler off after etching)
* Q-tips (optional)
* Painters Tape (optional)
* (Optional) Fonts: I used Circle Monogram, Miss Merryweather, and Tingler Script
* A method to cut your Vinyl -- I used the amazing Cricut Maker 3, but you can also use any Cricut cutting machine. -- see https://jennifermaker.com/which-cricut-should-i-buy
* Respirator with P100 Filters - Organic Vapor Cartridges (the pink magenta ones)
* Disposable Gloves
* Vinyl Apron
* Cricut StandardGrip Mat (12" x 12")
* Weeding Tool
* Scraper Tool
* Brayer Tool
* Measuring Tape
* Two Disposable Bowls
* Timer
* Design # 361 - My free SVG/PDF/DXF design files (available in my free resource library at https://jennifermaker.com/library )

Topics covered:
00:00 - Make an Etched Stainless Steel Tumbler with Cricut
01:35 - Supplies & Tools
03:36 - Get Free Tumbler SVG Designs
04:11 - (Learn How to Upload SVG Files to Cricut Design Space)
04:28 - Add Initials to Mandala Design
04:55 - Tip: Add Your Own Fonts to Cricut Design Space
07:14 - Make a Monogram
12:56 - Cut the Etched Tumbler Designs on Cricut
14:18 - Reverse Weed the Vinyl Design
14:33 - Etch Your Stainless Steel Tumbler
17:24 - Important Safety Precautions
20:02 - Safe Clean-Up of Etched Tumbler & Materials
21:41 - Closing Notes and Link to More Information
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Credits:
Introduction: PixelBytes (my child!)
Music: Cute by Bensound (licensed, royalty and copyright free)
Videography: Jennifer Marx on a Panasonic Lumix FZ-1000 DSLR 4K camera
Design: A Jennifer Maker original!

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