Tools and Supplies

Polka dot paper or graph paper (we used Paper Presentation polka-dot text paper, paperpresentation.com)
Martha Stewart Crafts screw punch (michaels.com for stores)
Libbey cylinder vases (retail.libbey.com)
Clear tape
Rust-Oleum Specialty Frosted Glass Aerosol Paint (homedepot.com)

Etched-Glass Dot Pillars How-To

1. Create a stencil by punching holes in the polka dot paper: Decide how close together you want the dots to be on the vases, and use the screw punch to punch through the paper at each dot where a hole should be. (For each table, we created multiple stencils with dots of varying closeness.)
2. Wrap the stencil around a cylinder vase (or other glass vessel), and secure with tape. Mask off any part of the vase that is not covered by the stencil.
3. Apply frosted-glass aerosol paint according to the can's instructions. Let dry completely, then apply a second coat. Once it is dry, carefully remove stencil.