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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.
Glass is transparent and paint coverage may not be very good. For a more opaque effect, you will need to apply several coats. Let dry after first coat ( about 20 mins to 1 hour) before applying the next coats. Place a white paper or tissue inside the glass while painting so that you can see what you are doing. Paints.