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Glaze etching is exactly like glass engraving, except that it is done on a fired ceramic glaze surface instead of glass. The purpose of this web page is to give you step-by-step instructions to learn this fun and profitable technique. Once you get started you will see just how easy it is and begin to think of more ideas for gift giving and finished ware pieces to sell.

Like glass engraving, glaze etching is a process in which the surface of the piece is scored with the use of a diamond coated tool or bit. The word "surface" is important. When etching, you only want to scratch the surface of the glaze. It's important not to break through the glaze surface to the bisque, and with practice you will learn just how much pressure to apply in order to achieve the proper depth.