Engraving Glass 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
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.
MICROMOTaccessories for rotary tools. Selected sets (all measurements in inch). Tool set for glass engraving 4 piece set consisting of 2 diamond grinding and silicon carbide bits diamond grinding bit 1: sphere 3/64 (1 mm) diamond grinding bit 2: sphere 5/64 (1 8 mm) silicon carbide bit 1: cone 7/64 /5/64 x 13/64 silicon carbide bit 2: cylinder 5/64 /3/32 x 9/32 . Used for engraving frosting and scribing.
The engraver GG 12 spins at 20 000 rpm yet weighs only 4 ounces It allows for easy control and thus very safe operation featuring a touch sensitive switch for easy use and a simple push in/pull out shaft holder for easy accessory changeover (shaft capacity Diameter 3/32 only). The set includes: Engraver GG 12 AC adapter (12 18V 0.5A) trial glass and four bits: two spherical head diamond grinding bits Diameter 1/32 and Diameter 5/64 for engraving and line work two silicon carbide grinding bits (conical and bullet shape) for shading and frosting (all shanks 3/32 as well as one corundum grinding bit in ball and cylinder shape for grinding and engraving). The bits are also optimal for working on metal stone shell and other hard materials. Direct voltage: 12 18V. Speed: 20 000 rpm. Length: 5.7 .
For glass metal wood stone ceramic leather plastic acrylic and more Features a unique stayon button for easy use and includes one versatile diamond tip.
Polished brass and lacquered gimbaled quartz clock swivels for any viewing angle and can be locked in place. Stands on three brass legs. Beveled glass crystal below clock can be etched for personalization. Brass plate for engraving and an N battery included. Dims: 4.624 x 5.25 x 5.25 .
Precision stable work-holder for all engraving. The fully adjustable pivot drag with radial and thrust needle bearings that use the entire mass of the block to absorb any shock and force. Heat-treated blued jaws and two adapter plates (one fixed and one pivot) to take standard engraving block attachments. The ball and crown are hard chrome plated. Furnished with rubber holding ring and attachments. Mfg: Grs SPECS: Steel. Weighs 28½ lbs. (12.9kg) Spherical diameter 5¾" (14.6cm) height 7¼" (18.4cm). Jaws - 3" (7.6cm) wide 1¾" (4.4cm) high 3½" (9cm) opening.
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.
