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Set your timer for 1 minute and wait. You can keep the etching cream on the glass longer and you will get a more intense etch, but the manufacturer (and I) suggest you start with the recommended 1 minute. When the minute is up, run the glass under luke warm water to remove the etching cream.
Remove the paper's backing, and center on the mirror. Press the paper down firmly and smoothly, and make sure there are no air bubbles. Make sure the room is well-ventilated. Brush a thick layer of the etching cream onto the exposed areas, using broad, even strokes. Let it set for 5 minutes.