ENGRAVING EXPLORATION - TERM ONE, 2014
"To Decorate An Object In Itself..."
So as part of my research I've been asked to explore different engraving methods and here's what I've found:
Wood Engraving: Used as a printing technique like that of a rubber stamp.
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QUILLO CARPENTRY
Logo design for an australian carpentry business, specializing in wooden constructions and renovation.
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Tools:
http://www.woodblock.com/encyclopedia/entries/011_11/chap_1.html
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| Engraver's tools |
Steel/Copper/Copper-Plate Engraving: Same as above, mostly used to produce banknotes, illustrations, letterheads and reproductive prints.
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| Engraving |
Tools:
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| Metal Engraving Tools |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_engraving
SUNLIGHT ENGRAVING
First off, the list of things you need are CHEAP and easily accessible, heck, you've probably got all this in your garage!
- DARK sunglasses- very important! We prefer to keep our eyes intact. if you've got welding goggles, those'll work too.
- Aluminum foil tape- the shiny stuff, you COULD use aluminum foil, but, it's going to be one heck ova lot harder that way.
- Razor blade- Exacto knives are preferred.
- Magnifying glass- one larger then 3" (~10cm) diameter circle, or rectangular equivalent.
- Material to be engraved- dark objects or wood are best
- A sunny day
* Steer clear of carcinogenic materials, However, if you must burn them, wait for a breeze, and stay upwind of the object, and downwind of other people.
Retrieved from: http://www.instructables.com/id/sunlight-engraver!-A-simple-way-to-engrave!/step1/Step-one-get-those-materials/
1. Apply tape to wood
2. Cut out designs out of the tape you've stuck to the wood
3. Using the magnifying glass, start burning (use sun's rays to burn through the glass to the wood).
4. Inspect your wood.
5. Remove tape and you're done!
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| http://www.instructables.com/id/sunlight-engraver!-A-simple-way-to-engrave!/step7/Step-seven-youre-done/ |
Burned Wood Bangles
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| http://www.pinterest.com/pin/230668812138524200/ |
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