You are such a wonderful teacher! I am trying to teach myself and none of the other videos were helping much. You answer every question I have right as I'm thinkin it! Thank you! I haven't finished the series yet but I am so grateful to have found your series. Also you seem so nice and sweet I want to give you a hug, lol
awesome stuff, thankyou, you've got one of those voices , you could be talking about anything & people would listen. much love from the Rock(Newfoundland)
".... it's more like moving it slowly and giving it time to cut away the glass." This one piece of instruction will change everything for me. I am so glad I found you! Thank you!
I see that people keep telling you this, and it's true, you have a great ability to teach. Also you saved me from ruining my lungs so thanks for that :-)
Just bought myself a tool today no it came with no instructions on the bits or use of them I had a little go on a glass beaker I don't think it turned out to bad for my first attempt thought I'd have a look on UA-cam and found you watched all your videos can't wait for the next one thank you I have subscribed and pressed the bell Happy days 😊
My work space is sadly disorganised. I work on an old computer desk in a little corner at the back of a cold dark garage. If I can ever get it tidied up, I'll try to do as you ask.
I'm loving your videos thank you for making them! Very clear and informative. Looking forward to your pet portraits! May I also ask where you get your squares of glass from? Many thanks
The glass I use for practicing on is just standard float glass (window glass). It is fairly widely available in 3mm and 4mm thickness. 3mm thick is often sold as greenhouse glass. For 4mm try your local glazier. (Always a good idea to make friends with a glazier anyway. Sometimes they have off-cuts they can give you). The video on making a tablet for engraving shows how to cut the glass to size. Glass cutting takes a bit of practice, but is fairly easy once you get the hang of it.
thank you for these really informative videos! If I could make a couple suggestions, I would say to improve the audio when you're explaining things in the beginning by shooting in a less echoey room. Even hanging blankets & drapes on walls would help immensely. The next thing would be to turn off auto focus on whatever camera you're using during the practical demonstration.
this isnt about the video, it pertains to all videos though, how did you do your drip system? im trying to figure out the best way, simple way? Any pointers? thanks ahead of time, love your videos thank you
I am just curious. What if you reversed the process and made an even cut across. Then in second round made another cut away from the edges. Making the second cut deeper than the first cut. And then the third cut along the center, making the deepest cut. Would it create the same rounded cut? And how would one attempt intaglio on a mirror? From the back, from the polished side? Would be interesting to see the difference if you did it both ways..
Hi, yes you would get the same effect of a rounded channel in the glass. I suppose it just depends which method you find easier. You can certainly make intaglio engraving on mirrors, so long as the glass is thick enough. I have a video which shows the different effects of engraving on the front and the back. Just remember, if the mirror is thick enough to allow intaglio work the reflected image of the engraving will be more pronounced.
Hey ,Thank you very much for your videos ,they were very useful for me, my question is: how can i unscrew the dremel flex shaft? and what is the maintenance for it? thanks again dear
The flex shaft needs fairly minimal maintenence but if you use it a lot you may need to apply a little grease from time to time. To remove the flex shaft you have to unscrew at the end attached to the dremel. Once you do that you should see a nut which is attached to the dremel and a wire which passes down the flex shaft. The wire has a square end which simply pushes into the nut on the dremel. To clean the wire, carefully detach it from the dremel and withdraw the whole wire from the flex shaft. Gently wipe down the wire with a suitable rag to clean off the old grease. You will then need to re-grease the wire. Ideally a green lithium grease, but if you can't get that a white lithium grease will do. Don't use too much grease. If you add too much it will tend to run down inside the flexshaft and fill up the hand piece. A light coating of grease should be enough. Once the grease has been applied, slide the wire back into the flex shaft, carefully fit the end back into the nut on the dremel and screw the flex shaft back on. If you have to remove that nut from the dremel for any reason, be very careful not to lose it. The flex shaft won't work without it. Cleaning and re-greasing the flex shaft is not difficult, but should be done with care and attention so that you can get everything put back together properly. That might be a longer answer than you were expecting, sorry.
@@whatktmadenext Thanks dear for the time and care ,and your reply ,now its been clearer to me, i bought my Dremel couple of weeks ago , i successfully attached the shaft but i guess for removing it , im afraid i would force it in some amateur ish way ,haha , that's why im searching for a clip to see it once then try it myself, Thank you again :)
Also are you using a dental drill as your engraver. I'm using a dremel right now but the speeds are like yours, the low setting isn't that low. I've been looking at dental drills but theyre pricey, I'll willing thought to spend a couple hundred if needed, but seems a little high...
I use a Dremel 3000 with a flexishaft attachment. I started with that because it was a piece of equipment that was easy for me to get hold of and reasonably priced. If you are doing a lot of engraving then a dental drill might work well for you, but as you have discovered, you have to pay quite a bit to get something of a decent quality. Many people prefer them because they may be easier to handle for more detailed work.
Hello, thank you for sharing your knowledge! It was very informative. Just one question: is there any specific way to carve much larger areas to create this effect? For example a 6cm diameter sphere? My largest burr seems to be way too small for this task and I can"t achieve smooth, gradient surface.
You have picked on one of the more difficult things to do with a rotary engraver.. You can certainly achieve a bowl effect. Use your biggest burr and establish your depth at the centre of the circle. Use a smaller burr round the circumference to set the edge, then back to a bigger burrl to carefully remove the remaining glass, graduating the depth of the engraving as you go. You will inevitably end up with ridges and tool marks. Take your time, and with the tool set to a low speed carefully remove the ridges. You finger tips are the best tool for checking how smooth the engraving is getting. If all else fails, take some wet and dry sandpaper and use that to remove any remaining tool marks by hand. It is a slow job though.
Hello, I use a water dripper and I have another video which shows how I made it. ua-cam.com/video/alCoqFqHeVg/v-deo.html If you have a flexishaft then a dripper works well. Otherwise, keep a dish of water at the side and a piece of sponge. You can then wipe over the work to keep it wet.
You are such a wonderful teacher! I am trying to teach myself and none of the other videos were helping much. You answer every question I have right as I'm thinkin it! Thank you! I haven't finished the series yet but I am so grateful to have found your series. Also you seem so nice and sweet I want to give you a hug, lol
Glad if I can help.
awesome stuff, thankyou, you've got one of those voices , you could be talking about anything & people would listen. much love from the Rock(Newfoundland)
Thank you Anna, and greetings from Bonnie Scotland.
I love your videos and finding them very helpful.
Glad you find them useful. Let me know if there is ever anything you would like more information on.
".... it's more like moving it slowly and giving it time to cut away the glass."
This one piece of instruction will change everything for me. I am so glad I found you! Thank you!
Just glad if I can help in any way.
HI KT just to tell you that I'm enjoying your teaching videos, thanks for your time in teaching us.
Glad you are enjoying them. I certainly enjoy making them.
Thank you, this was helpful.
Glad to help.
I see that people keep telling you this, and it's true, you have a great ability to teach. Also you saved me from ruining my lungs so thanks for that :-)
You are very welcome. I hope you enjoy your engraving as much as I do.
This was a fantastic series, you really have a lovely clear and calming way of expressing the process - Thankyou for sharing.
I have great fun making the videos. If they are in any way useful, then I am delighted.
Thanks so much!!!
You are very welcome.
Just bought myself a tool today no it came with no instructions on the bits or use of them I had a little go on a glass beaker I don't think it turned out to bad for my first attempt thought I'd have a look on UA-cam and found you watched all your videos can't wait for the next one thank you I have subscribed and pressed the bell Happy days 😊
Really glad if I can help. Engraving glass is a fascinating hobby.
Plz show your working station and engraving area . How to organise the tools during work like water drops setting and tool holding techniques .
My work space is sadly disorganised. I work on an old computer desk in a little corner at the back of a cold dark garage. If I can ever get it tidied up, I'll try to do as you ask.
I'm loving your videos thank you for making them! Very clear and informative. Looking forward to your pet portraits!
May I also ask where you get your squares of glass from?
Many thanks
The glass I use for practicing on is just standard float glass (window glass). It is fairly widely available in 3mm and 4mm thickness. 3mm thick is often sold as greenhouse glass. For 4mm try your local glazier. (Always a good idea to make friends with a glazier anyway. Sometimes they have off-cuts they can give you). The video on making a tablet for engraving shows how to cut the glass to size. Glass cutting takes a bit of practice, but is fairly easy once you get the hang of it.
thank you for these really informative videos!
If I could make a couple suggestions, I would say to improve the audio when you're explaining things in the beginning by shooting in a less echoey room. Even hanging blankets & drapes on walls would help immensely. The next thing would be to turn off auto focus on whatever camera you're using during the practical demonstration.
Thank you. Any suggestions are gratefully received.
So awesome thank you.
Thank you. Glad to be of help.
this isnt about the video, it pertains to all videos though, how did you do your drip system? im trying to figure out the best way, simple way? Any pointers? thanks ahead of time, love your videos thank you
Hi, it is a simple syphon system. Have a look at this one, ua-cam.com/video/alCoqFqHeVg/v-deo.html
I am just curious. What if you reversed the process and made an even cut across. Then in second round made another cut away from the edges. Making the second cut deeper than the first cut. And then the third cut along the center, making the deepest cut. Would it create the same rounded cut? And how would one attempt intaglio on a mirror? From the back, from the polished side? Would be interesting to see the difference if you did it both ways..
Hi, yes you would get the same effect of a rounded channel in the glass. I suppose it just depends which method you find easier. You can certainly make intaglio engraving on mirrors, so long as the glass is thick enough. I have a video which shows the different effects of engraving on the front and the back. Just remember, if the mirror is thick enough to allow intaglio work the reflected image of the engraving will be more pronounced.
Hey ,Thank you very much for your videos ,they were very useful for me, my question is: how can i unscrew the dremel flex shaft? and what is the maintenance for it? thanks again dear
The flex shaft needs fairly minimal maintenence but if you use it a lot you may need to apply a little grease from time to time. To remove the flex shaft you have to unscrew at the end attached to the dremel. Once you do that you should see a nut which is attached to the dremel and a wire which passes down the flex shaft. The wire has a square end which simply pushes into the nut on the dremel.
To clean the wire, carefully detach it from the dremel and withdraw the whole wire from the flex shaft. Gently wipe down the wire with a suitable rag to clean off the old grease. You will then need to re-grease the wire. Ideally a green lithium grease, but if you can't get that a white lithium grease will do. Don't use too much grease. If you add too much it will tend to run down inside the flexshaft and fill up the hand piece. A light coating of grease should be enough.
Once the grease has been applied, slide the wire back into the flex shaft, carefully fit the end back into the nut on the dremel and screw the flex shaft back on.
If you have to remove that nut from the dremel for any reason, be very careful not to lose it. The flex shaft won't work without it.
Cleaning and re-greasing the flex shaft is not difficult, but should be done with care and attention so that you can get everything put back together properly.
That might be a longer answer than you were expecting, sorry.
@@whatktmadenext Thanks dear for the time and care ,and your reply ,now its been clearer to me, i bought my Dremel couple of weeks ago , i successfully attached the shaft but i guess for removing it , im afraid i would force it in some amateur ish way ,haha , that's why im searching for a clip to see it once then try it myself, Thank you again :)
Also are you using a dental drill as your engraver. I'm using a dremel right now but the speeds are like yours, the low setting isn't that low. I've been looking at dental drills but theyre pricey, I'll willing thought to spend a couple hundred if needed, but seems a little high...
I use a Dremel 3000 with a flexishaft attachment. I started with that because it was a piece of equipment that was easy for me to get hold of and reasonably priced. If you are doing a lot of engraving then a dental drill might work well for you, but as you have discovered, you have to pay quite a bit to get something of a decent quality. Many people prefer them because they may be easier to handle for more detailed work.
@@whatktmadenext ah okay thank you
Hello, thank you for sharing your knowledge! It was very informative. Just one question: is there any specific way to carve much larger areas to create this effect? For example a 6cm diameter sphere? My largest burr seems to be way too small for this task and I can"t achieve smooth, gradient surface.
You have picked on one of the more difficult things to do with a rotary engraver.. You can certainly achieve a bowl effect. Use your biggest burr and establish your depth at the centre of the circle. Use a smaller burr round the circumference to set the edge, then back to a bigger burrl to carefully remove the remaining glass, graduating the depth of the engraving as you go. You will inevitably end up with ridges and tool marks. Take your time, and with the tool set to a low speed carefully remove the ridges. You finger tips are the best tool for checking how smooth the engraving is getting. If all else fails, take some wet and dry sandpaper and use that to remove any remaining tool marks by hand. It is a slow job though.
@@whatktmadenext Thank You so much for Your advice. I will definitely try this method. Also I am looking forward for Your new videos. Take care! :)
Where the water drops coming frm ?
Hello, I use a water dripper and I have another video which shows how I made it.
ua-cam.com/video/alCoqFqHeVg/v-deo.html
If you have a flexishaft then a dripper works well. Otherwise, keep a dish of water at the side and a piece of sponge. You can then wipe over the work to keep it wet.
hello thank you so much for your video . and if it is possible pls put some education with cooper weel cutting motor
I will see what I can do for you
@@whatktmadenext ok so many thanks and I hope succes for
you