Engraving Glass Tools

What is a good first book on glass engraving?

I make stained glass and have just bought a glass engraving tool to enhance some of my glasswork. I am looking for a good book to introduce me to the craft and it must definately have good patterns in it - i.e. nothing too complicated, just some good, easy, fairly contemporary patterns (flowers, animals, birds etc.) Can you help?

most of the etching is just line drawing. There are some books out there I have a few but I think they are out of print. I have a stained glass Q&A site. It is free. If you are intersted in joining up I can keep in touch with you that way. In the mean time I can try and dig up some of my books. I might have some patterns kicking around that I can scan and email to you if you like!
Etching is really fun. The most awesome look it etched "flashed glass" this glass is clear with a thin skin of colour. When you engrave the glass the clear comes through. I used this on a fairy suncatcher one time. She had red hair with clear highlights it was really cool looking! The site link is below

Inscriblio Engraving Tool-(Pack of 1) $37.49 Inscriblio Engraving Tool- . EK SUCCESS-Now THIS is going to leave a mark! Use the Inscriblio Engraving Tool to inscribe glass metal wood stone ceramic leather plastic acrylic and more! Perfect for decorating and personalizing scrapbook pages albums tools

Wood Engraving and Linocutting (Hardcover) $53.46 Provides an overview of the history and the art of printmaking. This book covers: tools and techniques; designing for wood engraving; making your prints; and, advice for setting up your own studio.

An Engraving $69.99 An Engraving - Photographic Print

Inscriblio Engraving Tool - Limited Time 20% Off Sale! Price shown reflects discount. $11.94 Now THIS is going to leave a mark! Use the Inscriblio Engraving Tool to inscribe glass, metal, wood, stone, ceramic, leather, plastic, acrylic, and more! Perfect for decorating and personalizing scrapbook pages, albums, tools, general crafts, picture frames, and most other items. Features a unique stay-on button for easy use and includes 1 versatile diamond tip which is best when used to engrave plastic, metal, wood, and leather. Cordless engraving tool operates with 4AAA batteries (not included). Tip diameter: 1.5mm. Tip length: 45mm. Material: ABS fireproof. Keep out of reach of children. Protective eyewear is recommended for satety.

15oz Glass Tankard with Plaque for Engraving $18 Remember those important, shared moments forever with this commemorative glass tankard. Adorned with a blank, decorative oval metal plate on the front which can be engraved, the 15-oz mug allows you to extend a special thank you to a special someone. From Quality Gold.

KD Tools KDT2520 Electric Vibro Engraver $55.24 Features and Benefits: Use to identify valuables permanently Carbide tip engraves metal plastic wood glass and other surfaces Variable speed knob controls the depth of engraving Tool operates on 115VACVibroEngraver makes permanent markings on the hardest steel stainless steel glass plastic stone wood and other hard materials. Use this light compact and easytouse engraving tool to identify or personalize valuables tools and company property. The engraver features a carbide engraving point onoff switch and a sparkfree motor that vibrates at 7 200 strokes per minute.

Wood Engraving and Linocutting By Hayward, Anne $43.34 Provides an overview of the history and the art of printmaking. This book covers: tools and techniques; designing for wood engraving; making your prints; and, advice for setting up your own studio. Author: Hayward, Anne Publication Date: 2008/05/13 Number of Pages: 175 Binding Type: Hardcover Language: English Depth: 0.75 Width: 8.75 Height: 11.25

KD Tools Electric Vibro Engraver. Each $42.99 Manufacturer: KD Tools. Each. Features Benefits: Use to identify valuables permanently Carbide tip engraves metal, plastic, wood, glass and other surfaces Variable speed knob controls the depth of engraving Tool operates on 115VAC Vibro-Engraver makes

General Tools General Tools 8-1 2 in Fixed Scriber 80 $2.81 8-1/2? fixed scriber Fixed 2-point scriber Hardened and ground steel needle points are fixed to a knurled body Has 1 straight point and 1 bent point Measures 8-1/2? overall Scribers are used for marking and engraving on metal, glass, plastics, and ceramics Available Only At Medina Brand #: General Tools 80 UPC: 038728310903 Keywords: fixed scriber

Engraving and Decorating Glass : Methods and Techniques $13.46 No Synopsis Available

Engraving With Lynton Mckenzie Dvd #apl 107 $59.95 Lynton McKenzie one of the foremost engravers in the world shows you step-by-step how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques pattern layouts smoke and transfer prints use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering layouts and designs use of acetate transfers shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.) Includes flush or relief-chiseled gold inlay Mfg: Artisan Productions

Engraving With Lynton Mckenzie Dvd Set 3 Dvds $179.85 Lynton McKenzie one of the foremost engravers in the world shows you step-by-step how to engrave with the hand graver and the hammer-driven chisel. DVD format only. #APL 105 - BEGINNING ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 58 min.) Includes tools and techniques pattern layouts smoke and transfer prints use of the hammer- driven chisel and the hand graver. #APL 106 - INTERMEDIATE ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 40 min.) Coovers lettering layouts and designs use of acetate transfers shaded and relief backgrounds for scroll work and running leaf border. #APL 107 - ADVANCED ENGRAVING WITH LYNTON MCKENZIE - (1 hr. 12 min.) Includes flush or relief-chiseled gold inlay Mfg: Artisan Productions

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Glass Engraving Tools

Cleaning Glass Windows

Time

Cleaning all the windows of your house is a big job, one that you’re not going to carry out weekly. General consensus seems to be that cleaning your windows three times a year should be enough.

Tools and Cleaning Materials

A huge amount of time can be saved by using the proper tools. Many decide to use paper towels or old cloths to clean their windows, which can make smudges and streaking worse. Using steel wool, razors or other abrasive materials to get off caked dirt is also not a good idea – once your glass is scratched there is little to do besides replacing it.

Investing in a clean terry cloth, a combination washer and squeegee, a chamois and perhaps an extension for you squeegee (so you can reach those high windows) will really make a difference to your frustration levels when cleaning glass windows. If you’re feeling really committed, you can consider buying more than one squeegee and customising them to fit any smaller or segmented windows you may have by cutting them smaller and sanding off the edges.

A simpler way to get that DIY buzz is to make your own glass cleaning solution. All you need is household vinegar and water, which you mix with a consistency of roughly 1:1. If you’re using tinted or treated glass, however, it may be a better idea to mix them 1 part vinegar to 10 parts water, as too much vinegar can more easily damage tinted windows.

Method

One of the best ways to diminish streaking when cleaning windows is simply to move through the process quickly. Keeping all your needed materials on hand will make this easier to do. If possible, you should also clean your windows when they aren’t in direct sunlight, so that your cleaning solution doesn’t dry on them too quickly.

After washing your window with your washer, you can use your squeegee, and starting from a corner, move your way vertically across the glass in an “S-shape”. You can clean off any left over water in the corners with your chamois.

For removing tougher water and chemical stains from your glass, you can spray a thin coat of oven cleaner on the spot and leave it on for about an hour before washing it off – but be sure not to do this on cut or engraved glass.

Self-Cleaning Glass

Another option for cleaning your windows is not to! It’s not tough to imagine that someone thought to develop windows that can keep themselves clean.

Self-cleaning glass has a microscopic coating that repels dirt, and also stops water from forming droplets on it – but rather has it run down in sheets across the glass, which keeps them clean as well. While this kind of glass is slightly more expensive, it can cut down on the time spent on your windows significantly!

Whatever your choices in keeping your windows clean, sparkling glass keeps your world view glistening!

About the Author

Pilkington Glass is one of the world’s largest producers of glass and glazing products, and have also developed revolutionary Pilkington Activ Self-Cleaning Glass.

http://www.pilkingtonselfcleaningglass.co.uk/