Glass Engraving Honor

Arts & Crafts

Requirements

  1. List the tools and items needed for glass engraving work.

    Answer: Diamond pen or Dremel, abrasive paste, template/stencil, masking tape, PPE (eyes/mouth), glass/mirror, alcohol, and carbon paper. — Chemical etching paste uses highly dangerous hydrofluoric acid (HF) — safe alternatives are pastes such as Armour Etch (1980, USA) which use barium fluoride, slower but safe for home use. Essential PPE: a protective mask for the eyes and mouth prevents inhalation of the abrasive powder during application in home studios.

  2. What are the steps to make a glass engraving?

    Answer: Steps: (1) clean with alcohol; (2) fix the template; (3) mask with tape; (4) apply the paste or diamond pen; (5) wait 15 min; (6) wash; (7) check the result. — The professional sandblasting technique uses a pressure of 6-8 bar with fine sand — it produces much deeper engravings than abrasive paste, but requires a special cabinet and complete PPE. The areas that will NOT be engraved should be covered with adhesive tape before application to create precise reserves in the design.

  3. What technique is used for velvet engraving?

    Answer: For velvet engraving, you must use an adhesive specific for glass, applying it to the areas you want to preserve. Then, apply a velvet powder over the adhesive while it is still moist, ensuring that it adheres well and creates the desired texture. — The velvet engraving technique on glass involves applying an adhesive and a special powder to create the soft texture. This method is different from other engraving techniques that use acids or cutting tools.

  4. Make one of the following items on transparent glass:
    • Bible verse
    • Flowers, animals, or people

    Answer: Choose 1: (a) engrave a short Bible verse (e.g., Psalm 23:1) with a diamond pen or paste + stencil; (b) engrave a flower, animal, or person. Wash and frame it at the end. — Engravings of Bible verses are popular at Adventist weddings and baptisms — religious gift shops sell pre-engraved plaques, but the handmade personalization done by the Pathfinder has unique sentimental value. Use masking tape on the contours and apply the technique according to the steps of the previous requirement.

  5. Make a work on a mirror, with the following items:
    • Letters, verses, flowers, animals, or people
    • Complete the work by framing around the mirror with colored adhesive tape.

    Answer: Engrave letters, a verse, flowers, or animals on a mirror with a diamond pen/paste. Frame the perimeter with colored washi tape. Harmonize the colors with the theme. — Washi tape is a Japanese decorated-paper adhesive tape — popular in scrapbooking and decoration since 2010, it comes in hundreds of colors and patterns; ideal for framing works without piercing the mirror or using traditional heavy frames. Matching the colors of the tape with the engraved theme ensures the visual harmony of the finished piece for display.

  6. Make a project on a glass, jar, or oval object.

    Answer: Glass/jar/oval vase: clean with alcohol, apply a flexible template, mask with tape, and engrave in small sections with a diamond pen or abrasive paste. — Curved glass is challenging because the flat stencil does not mold perfectly — Cricut Smart Vinyl transfer tape solves this problem, being a professional option for modern artisans and personalization studios. Working in small sections ensures uniform engraving without distortion of the design along the curvature of the object.