How to sandblast butterflies on glass Part 3

7. Use a craft knife to cut out the outline of your butterfly.

8. Carefully lift off the cut pieces. Press on the edges of the contact paper where you cut out pieces, to make sure there are no lifted edges. Bring the glass to someone who can sandblast it for you. Most glass cutters offer this service.

9. After your glass has been sand blasted, carefully pull off the contact paper. 

How to sandblast butterflies on glass Part 1

Sand blasting glass is a nice way to add that special something to glass or mirror.
1. This is what you will need to sandblast glass or mirror. Plain colored contact paper. The very sticky kind is best. Dont use the easy to remove kind, it will not adhere to the glass enough.You will also need a pencil, a razor scrapper, a craft knife, window cleaner and a piece of glass or mirror. If you are having the glass cut, ask them to sand the edges so you dont cut yourself on the  sharp edges.

2. Clean the glass and cover it with the contact paper.  Carefully smooth out all of the bubbles.

3. Use a craft knife to cut off the extra contact paper..

How to sandblast butterflies on glass Part 2

4. Remove the extra contact paper around the edges.

5. Use a pencil to draw the outline of the butterfly with the stencil.. Stencils are great for sandblasting but you can also draw freehand, you just have to remember that what you cut out, is what will be sandblasted.

6. Remove the stencil to reveal the butterfly.