West Indian manatees are large, gray aquatic mammals with bodies that taper to a flat, paddle-shaped tail. They have two forelimbs, called flippers, with three to four nails on each flipper. Their head and face are wrinkled with whiskers on the snout. Therefore they are called the “gentle giants”.

The three pictures above are our etched glass vinyl decals that we have. The Manatee Scene, Manatee Decal 2017, and the Manatee Bust are all in stock. So click the links above and purchase one today.

Etched Designs started in Homosassa Florida, which is a major part of the Manatee habitat. Hence why Etched Designs Loves Manatees so much. Crystal River, also located in Citrus County, is one of the few places in the world where you can still swim with the manatee.

Crystal River is the proud home to one of the biggest festivals celebrating our favorite floating friends called The Manatee Festival!

Manatees are a protected creature. Many humans do not understand how they are harming these creatures. Organizations like save the manatee try to educate people on proper ways to interact with the sea cow. Therefore Visit http://www.savethemanatee.org to learn more.

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Now that you have purchased one of our Vinyl Decals, you are wondering how to install it on your glass. Our Decal Installation instructions are simple and will only take a couple of minutes to complete. First and foremost is that you do not allow the paper backing of the decal to get wet. It will stick to your decal and it will be ruined.

Step By Step Decal Installation Instructions

1. Do Not Allow the Paper backing on the decal to get wet or it will be ruined!
2. Clean hands and the surface area where the decal will be applied.
3. Spray area generously with glass cleaner or “very light” soapy water mixture. The wetter the better as a substantial amount of fluid is required between the decal and surface to give an even appearance once fully dry. Therefore DO NOT INSTALL ON A DRY SURFACE.
4. With dry hands remove the paper backing from the decal. Apply decal, shiny side to the wet surface. It will not adhere to the etched side.
5. Using a felt-tipped squeegee, work from the center outward and squeegee all excess moisture and air out. Carefully, so as not to move the wet decal out of position, wipe the surrounding area with a lint-free cloth. IF a rubber squeegee is not available you can use a credit card that has smooth edges. We recommend spraying the etched side of your decal with the solution as well so it does not scratch.
6. If tiny air bubbles appear, remove the decal and repeat steps 3-5 making sure to generously wet the surface, then proceed with the squeegee process. Any excess moisture should evaporate within 24 hours.
7. Clean your windows as you normally would right over your decal. To preserve its beautiful appearance, it is recommended to use a window cleaner that does not contain ammonia or use a light soapy water mixture.

Plastic or Tinted windows:

Please check with the window manufacturer before applying window cleaner to any plastic surface. If window cleaner cannot be used, a very light soapy water solution is recommended for installation. Tinted windows Your decoration may give a more desirable appearance on the exterior surface especially if the tint is dark.

Decal Removal & Storage:

At an edge carefully lift away from the surface and gently peel it off making sure not to pull too hard as it may stretch it. For reuse do not roll the decal up against itself. Simply place the dry shiny side of it back onto the shiny side of the original backing paper it came on and then store.

General Information:

If at any time bubbles occur, just peel back the affected area and reapply. If an edge refuses to lay flat use a hairdryer to heat slightly and smooth it down with moisture, This works equally as well when reapplying the entire decal after removal and storage of it but do not overheat it.

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The holiday’s exact origins are uncertain, but it came out of Civil War traditions of decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers. Many cities and individuals claimed to have been the first to celebrate the event. In 1868, General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic called for a “Decoration Day”, which was widely celebrated. By 1890, every Northern state had adopted it as a holiday. The World Wars turned it into a generalized day of remembrance, instead of just for the Civil War. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as “Memorial Day” and changed its observance. Wiki

In the End, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.

Martin Luther King, Jr.

People and businesses alike celebrate Memorial Day in the United State. Many businesses are closed to allow their workers to have a long weekend. People then take advantage of the time off to get away or have friends and family over to cook out on the grill.

Another way a business will celebrate is by running sales. Since people are not at work, shopping online while at home relaxing is a great way to indulge in the sales. We are no different here at Etched Designs, as we are having a 30% off sale currently. Use the coupon code “memday30” in the box on the shopping cart to Save 30%. This coupon will work on sale items as well.

So while you are celebrating this weekend, please remember to stay safe. Don’t overdo your activities and always remember why we celebrate.

While you are here check out our Military Decals below.

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We have decals from roses to dolphins and butterflies. Mom will truly love an etched glass decal better than flowers that dry up and die within a week.

Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day 2021 will occur on Sunday, May 9. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914 (History.com)

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