The drill technique involves grinding away the glass by using a variety of diamond burrs, stone burrs and polishers. Rotary Drill - Dremel 3000 with Dremel Multi Chuck (essential to hold a variety of different sized burrs and polishers).
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This allows you to hold the handpiece as you would a large pen.įinally, once you’ve really caught the glass engraving bug, move onto the more expensive and superior of tools, a Micromotor such as the Medicool Pro Power - a professional dental drill that has no vibration, almost no noise and among many other attributes, a very light handpiece, so no more aching wrists! Rotary tool options: This technique is the most popular and versatile, allowing you to use any number of different burrs, points, stones and polishers in either a Micro Motor or a drill with a flexible drive attachmentīeginners tend to use a hobby rotary tool such as a Dremel, then progress to adding a Flexible shaft, or flex-shaft attachment. The above glass engravings by Alan Sinclair are examples of fur and feathers engraved on glass using a diamond point burr in a Pin Vice. Diamond Burr - 2mm small diamond ball burr.Similar tools can be used for stipple engraving which is mentioned further on, and any linear engraving can be done by using a pin vice with a diamond point burr. Teaching groups and classes will often use this technique as it is cost effective and no electricity is required.
This is by far the cheapest and most simplest method of glass engraving and one which is great for the absolute beginner who may want to try out their skill before buying a rotary hand drill such as a Dremel with flexible shaft or a Micro Motor. There's a glossary at the end too to help with any words you may not be familiar with.ġ) Hand held Pin Vice with a Diamond Burr There are several ways to engrave glass, lets take a look at them and the tools and techniques they involve. What may start as a fun hobby can quickly turn into a dedicated skill, leading you into more advanced techniques and further tools. Glass engraving is an art form that has been around for thousands of years, and one we’re pleased to say has become increasing popular ever since.Īnyone with a creative streak can have a go by using a small selection of diamond burrs in a pin vice or a rotary tool.