I like to sign & date my pieces when I give them away. I now just use a fine Sharpie on the bottom. What are some of the better ways to do this? I’ve explored brands, engraving, etc. How you sign yours?
Where a good place to buy these ball tip burners? This is one I’ve been really interested in but have seen what they are like.I use a ball tip to burn my signature. You use a light touch and keep it moving.
This is one I’ve thought about but haven’t tried as of yet.I'm quite new to this, but I have recently started using a Dremel engraver (290). At low settings I'm quite satisfied with the result (rather discreet).
https://www.woodcarverssupply.com/Where a good place to buy these ball tip burners? This is one I’ve been really interested in but have seen what they are like.
Cindy Drozda is a fan of engraving then filling with some light colored (often gold) wax and includes a short bit on it at the end of her finial box demos. On dark woods it's very striking. I believe it is included on her DVD "Finial Boxes" but don't know if there are any such videos on her site or on line.This is one I’ve thought about but haven’t tried as of yet.
Dean, I believe the video of Cindy Drozda you refer to is on YouTube "Gold Filled Engraving on Wood"Cindy Drozda is a fan of engraving then filling with some light colored (often gold) wax and includes a short bit on it at the end of her finial box demos. On dark woods it's very striking. I believe it is included on her DVD "Finial Boxes" but don't know if there are any such videos on her site or on line.
Where did you purchase your brand?I ordered a 1" x 1" wood "brand" that I heat with a torch and burn into my pieces. I sent in a graphic file which they turned into a carbon branding iron. However, I will still have to add the year/date with a pyrography pen
Where did you purchase your brand?