Always wanted to have a go at glass etching but worried that it is one of those craft projects that will cost you a small fortune, take up a huge amount of time and get you unsatisfactory results? This article will show you why that is not the case. Glass etching can be quick and… Continue reading How To Etch Glass Professionally
How To Engrave Plastic Name Tags
Learning to engrave plastic name tags is a relatively inexpensive way to practice your engraving skills, to create uniquely personal name tags for work, social clubs, schools, or simply for fun. Engraving plastic name tags can be difficult but with practice, some excellent results can be achieved. By selecting the right equipment and materials and… Continue reading How To Engrave Plastic Name Tags
How To Emboss Leather With Gold
There are some things that just go naturally together; salt with pepper, gin with tonic and leather with gold embossing. Embossing leather with gold just looks right. It’s glamorous without being tacky. It’s luxurious without being pretentious. Importance Of Embossing Your Leather Item Gold embossing is the perfect finishing touch to a leather item, whether… Continue reading How To Emboss Leather With Gold
How To Remove Etching From A Glass Door
Doors made of glass or incorporating glass panels are a wonderful addition to a home or office. Allowing plenty of natural light to flow through and giving a feeling of space, even to small areas. Etched glass doors add a decorative and sometimes a unique touch. Some are etched in the traditional way, either by… Continue reading How To Remove Etching From A Glass Door
How To Engrave Metal Using A Laser
Metal engraving is used in a variety of ways including in decorative applications and industrial settings. Laser metal engraving is used in the motor industry, for example, for adding serial numbers and barcodes to automotive parts to discourage theft and aid in recalls in case of safety issues. Metal cutting and engraving is also commonly… Continue reading How To Engrave Metal Using A Laser
How To Engrave Glass Using A Laser
Laser glass engraving is a technique that delivers beautiful, quality results for a wide variety of projects. Purely decorative pieces can add a luxurious touch to any setting or make a lovely, personalised gift to be treasured. Laser glass engraving can also be used to create portraits of loved ones as a lasting memory. Glass… Continue reading How To Engrave Glass Using A Laser
How To Engrave Wood Using A Laser
From purely decorative to informative, wood engraving is a practice that has been in use for millennia. Although there is no definitive evidence suggesting when wood was first used as a medium for communication or art, many historians believe it is likely to have stemmed from Ancient Egypt. It was also used in China long… Continue reading How To Engrave Wood Using A Laser
What To Write On A Memorial Plaque
How do you condense the life of a loved one into a few short words on a memorial plaque? Writing an epitaph can seem an impossible task at any time, let alone in the throes and fog of grief. It is of course a deeply personal choice but to help you at this difficult time… Continue reading What To Write On A Memorial Plaque
What Fabrics Can Be Embossed?
If you are searching for a way to add a luxurious touch to a material then embossing is a technique you should take a closer look at. This natural-looking and very elegant method of decorating can be achieved on a variety of materials from paper and card, to metals and plastics and, of course, fabrics… Continue reading What Fabrics Can Be Embossed?
How Does Laser Engraving Work?
Engraving is used for a huge variety of items and circumstances. From bespoke jewelry or other gifts to clothing, signage, promotional items, memorials, plaques and trophies, even the serial numbers on your car parts. The results of engraving are all around us yet rarely do we see engraving in action. For many of us, the… Continue reading How Does Laser Engraving Work?
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