Glass Engraving

[elenita1961]

I live in Costa Rica I have no idea if I can find all the equipment, please tell me how to start with. The advantage that I have is that I am an artist I paint almost every day so I can draw my own creations! Help

[Plonkeranimation]

@elenita1961 Dear Elenita,Thank you for your kind comments. May l recommend the website of the Guild of GIass Engravers. They should be able to help you in every possible way. Best of luck.

[elenita1961]

Wow you have a reason to be proud of your work I love and it is so beautiful. It has soul!

[zonk972]

Sa ses du beau travail bravot

[kamikaza1987]

Amazing.

[cw3849]

Can you tell me where I can find out how to do the shading on the carving? ~ TIA

[Plonkeranimation]

@cw3849 The depth of the engraving is the answer.(Copper wheel effect) Each design is deeply cut, often into many different depths. Extensive use of rubber and felt polishers are then used until the whole of the engraved area is polished clear. A lot of very hard work,but I like to think, a satisfactory result.

[pneumaticcustoms007]

Do you use a polishing wheel to get your depth?

[Plonkeranimation]

@pneumaticcustoms007 I achieve depth with a drill, and then polishing extensively until the glass is clear. Hard work. !

[thenightqueen]

So so soooo beautyful! Wonderful!