Glass engraving tutorial for beginners...from scratch....a mushroom from a scratch

[@jennifergordon80]

Very creative. To think someone would have just thrown it away. But with your artistic eye and talent you saw more than a mere scratch. It came out one beautiful piece.

[@glassengraver]

I hate to tell you I deliberately scratched it for the video 😂 . On the other hand it's such a lovely thick Crystal I would have still done the same 😎

[@glassengraver]

Finally found out how to review your comments LOL....things changed and I didn't have a clue. I would just like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone, for such lovely comments and compliments! Have a great 2014!!

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Its so cute and funny when you don't speak throughout and speak at the end )) you are a glassic lady ))

[@glassengraver]

Thanks very much :)

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Lesley Pyke you know what ... I had just started to watch videos again few weeks ago when I watched your video, after my mom expired 22 december ... (( .. i ........... (((

[@glassengraver]

Kketansa Art I am sorry to hear of your mom. I hope my video cheered you up.

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

Lesley Pyke yes ... lot of

[@glassengraver]

Once again a big thank you for all the lovely reviews. I am unbelievably busy and have no time to answer individual questions which I also get by emails and messages etc, every single day from all over the world. I will just say quickly here, the water drip feed is simply a 2way gang valve from an aquatic pet shop. Bit of tubing and an empty milk bottle. The drill I mainly use is a micromotor, Google it :-)The burs are a variety of diamond, stone and rubber, they all do different things depending on speed, pressure, wet, dry, worn out or new. You just have to experiment and practice. I have a large dust extractor as well as using the mask. Using water minimises dust levels considerably. Have fun and take care. ♥

[@kevincarmichael3116]

Hoya Lesley you're work is amazing one question what number grit diamond burr do you use and what rpm speed on you're micromotor do you use thanks.

[@glassengraver]

rough or smooth, old and new are the grits I use :-) Speed depends on what I am doing, the burs that I am using and what effect I want with it.

[@bonfied777]

Lesley Pyke pretty eyes..

[@stevenbellll]

Some may need a more detailed video. But I understand being busy, so... You did a great job though! If this is what you do with a scratched glass, you should start scratching all your glasses lol

[@glassengraver]

LOL...I deliberately scratched the glass for fun ;-)

[@kurisutefuru]

Watching this video inspired me to try something new. Which has led to a career of exploring the engraving arts.I greatly appreciate your semi unwitting mentor ship has provided me with a renewed passion for creating art. Thank you so much for your generosity in sharing your techniques and this wonderful art, that has completely transformed my life!

[@glassengraver]

Pleasure! Best of luck!

[@sonyapatersonstudio7112]

Super work!! You make it look so fun! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@ElaineHutch]

great post!

[@jayc3110]

What a wonderful demonstration!... Your 'film maker' skills are excellent and your glass work is stupendous.. Thank goodness you did not put some silly background music like many of the other videos on KZbin! - I love the hum of the flex shaft grinder/carver. It adds to the experience. Thank you again. You make it seem so easy.

[@dante66ccced4]

Ich graviere seit über 30 Jahren Glas, Holz und edle Metalle. Was Sie mit dem Sektkelch, wahrscheinlich dickeres Kristallglas, ist wirklich sehr, sehr schön geworden. Hut ab, god Job!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you 😊

[@salahoua1]

This is , by far, one of the best videos I've seen on carving/engraving glass! This is ART. The video is about ten minutes needless to speak about the time you spent on preparing the camera, editing the video and the water hose and changing the carbite heads. Really, this needs more thumbs up and hats off. I will try to apply the mushroom design you displayed here.

[@glassengraver]

Lol thank you 😊

[@ariellynnewade5507]

good to see others do the same kind of work that I do. ive been doing this almost 25yrs now. You so excellent work!

[@carolyng332]

Thanks I'm looking to buy a dremel and your video has given me a better understanding of how to use it with glass.

[@carolcoates3750]

WOW!! As I'm into pyrography I wanted a rotary tool kit. After watching this video I can't wait to have a bash at glass engraving. Lesley Pike your work is fantastic. Going to have a look at your web page. Thank you for your great video!

[@SleazyPMartini1]

Amazing work! You are very talented! I just purchased a rotary tool and wanted to see what its capabilities were, and here I am. In awe....

[@dcartier100]

Excellent video. Been doing stained glass for years among other projects. Always wanted to do glass carving especially on my early 1900's Roadsters Wind wings. Again great video.

[@ofabin]

I enjoy watching you work! It's very relaxing, and you do a great job!👍

[@2010mazie]

you do such a beautiful job and you make it look soo easy. I've been practicing and i'm still trying to make it look so lifelike. I enjoy watching your videos. Continue the wonderful work.

[@Starhunter1975]

I love your work and your mushrooms.

[@hms1018]

1 Word, BEAUTIFUL. You are an inspiration for those of us who aspire to do work like yours.

[@glassengraver]

Thank you Hope. Good luck with your engraving journey.

[@hms1018]

No, Thank You for sharing.

[@kerrykeel16]

Wow what a clever lady.Im just starting but what an inspiration!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you! Use a blank piece of flat glass to test all the burs and write on there which ones you've used.

[@paolastreghetta5970]

affascinata da tanta bravura..... spettacolare! bravissima! non arriverò mai a questi risultati ma adoro guardare tutti i video di chi è più bravo/a di me. Grazie per questo video ^^

[@glassengraver]

+Paola Streghetta59 Thank you :-)

[@PeaSoupDesigns]

Breath-taking. Thank you for sharing. I was mesmerized.

[@Jcarlwill]

Just let me say " WOW That's Incredible!!!" Thanks for sharing. And your filming is great too.

[@phalceprofit]

Pretty amazing stuff. I love the goofy intro, and tea time lol.

[@TonyaJessica71107gma]

that is absolutely amazing. I have never seen anything like it..I have been trying to find something to do as a hobby, and I think I just found it!! Amazing work !!! Cant wait to see more from you, I really hope its some instructional videos, that would e fantastic

[@kstaples72]

I'm just getting started with glass etching. I love it. Thank you so much for your video's. You do awesome work.

[@cynthiao8516]

Wow! How in the world does the glass not break?! Obviously you have to have serious talent! You make it look so easy! Love Your "Character"!

[@aggresivepassivist]

Thanks for sharing. Watching you do this is what I was looking for. Most glass etching vids use chemicals, sandblasting, pre done stuff, ect. Making wood cases, saya style, for knives I etched; I found "drawing" into wood more enjoyable. I got my first set of diamond tips for Christmas. Off to ruin some glasses to start feeling out shading.

[@glassengraver]

Pleasure, glad you have been inspired. Do consider joining my teaching channel www.patreon.com/glassengraving happy engraving !

[@glassengraver]

Thanks Mazie, practice is what it is all about! Have fun!

[@ofabin]

You always do a great job.

[@FUGYOO]

A glass full of mushrooms. Now THAT'S a party! Cool video Ms. Lesley, thanks for sharing.

[@moogybannahilstopaflingon6803]

Absolutely superb work...oh, and I own one...Wedding present...and now I see the artist. Amazing, thank you!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you, that's sweet. Very best wishes.

[@KiarraSari]

This video was amazing. You are a truly gifted woman. The video was fun and very informative. I hope I can be half as good at this as you are!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you Kiarra, just practice practice practice :-)

[@cynthiaennis3107]

What a BEAUTIFUL JOB!!! LOVE the designs & my fave is that pretty pitcher! REALLY FABULOUS!!! Thank you for sharing! How WONDERFUL it must feel such accomplishment! Cheers! 🍷

[@glassengraver]

Cheers!

[@RaminTork]

How wonderful. Thank you for your inspirational video.

[@mikealman63tab]

Firstly can I say thank you for the vid, a great combo of humour an pure artistry (a rare thing on here lol) I bounce from one art/craft to another an see many great examples of peoples skills an talents, yours is up there with all of them, such beautiful shading an detail, an I will search out more of your work to share with others, many thanks :-)

[@glassengraver]

Thank you

[@daddydano1]

Nice to see a great video of an amazingly talented person still going strong. Keep on Keeping one!

[@Djauntywanker]

Wow looks amazing your detail is great!

[@wil2lrn]

Totally amazing, the detail is unbelievable, thanks for sharing.

[@glassengraver]

Thank you

[@carloshenrymayorga893]

beautiful work that you do and thank you very much for sharing your technique !!!

[@glassengraver]

My pleasure 😊

[@josehuerta16grapix]

Hi Ms. Pyke. Just wanted to say, you're my inspiration on this art work. I have learn some tricks from you. I love this video, because it shows what kind of tips for tour engraver you are using. Thank you very much

[@glassengraver]

Thank you Jesus, :-) , I am happy that you have benefited from my video .

[@julieparra6086]

Thank you Lesley, you are my mentor!!! congratulations, I love your work...

[@DefenderOfTheLarder]

Far out. So talented. Don't know how you did that freehand. Would be lovely to be able to do something like this, but this mere mortal hasn't your artistic talent. Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@jayson4631]

speechless, amazing work of art you've done on that glass

[@KB-caK8]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

[@absolutetuber]

that mushroom has a very nice tip!! well done!!

[@ablackbutterfly]

Gorgeous! Simply gorgeous! I love your work I watch your videos all the time. I"m trying to learn, I have numerous diamond bits assorted sizes still trying to learn which one does certain effects. Love Ya!

[@cathyjuppcampbell5411]

Your video is marvelous and your etching designs exquisite. Thank you for sharing. now on to your Etsy site.

[@LongIslandEddie]

Very nice work! Thank you for showing us 'how it's done'!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you

[@lauraclosetomyheart]

This is beautiful work. Very talented lady you are. Thank you for sharing and I signed up

[@ankitasehgal03]

Wow.. You are an amazing artist.. Truly gifted. I'm so inspired by you and would love to try engraving :)

[@glassengraver]

Thanks everyone for so many lovely comments, for those who asked, I use a micromotor. Best wishes!!

[@ejc9858]

Beautiful! I want to learn to do this as well as you do!

[@More-Space-In-Ear]

Absolutely stunning work.

[@Crazyprotective]

I wish I could be able to do this, but I am not good at drawing or clay modeling (I would think some of the same skills would be needed for engraving), plus I am sure you need a steady hand to do this. I get tremors and twitches when I work on something too long. I enjoy watching your process very much, seeing someone carve something beautiful into a scarred item to give it new life gives me the inspiration to continue with the crafts that I can still do. Don't stop breathing new life into otherwise plain and unused items!

[@robertjenkins8630]

You are some kind of talented!! That's amazing!!

[@whydoihavetoify]

Hi Lesley, this is the first time I have seen this and I was totally mesmerised by your work, loved that dragon as well, thank you so much for sharing, can't wait to have a go myself, awesome work :)

[@glassengraver]

Thank you and good luck

[@glassengraver]

Thank you. I like to see the combination of stained glass and engraved glass. Good luck!

[@jamesarmstrong2041]

BAD ASS! Skills you have!! Now take 3.5 grams dried Cubensis (powdered). Squeeze in half a lemon into your newly etched glass, pour in the powdered Cubensis, let sit for 30 min. Fill up with water, add your sweetener of choice, pop in a few ice cubes then enjoy your new glass from Pluto!!! Nice hand work on the etching.

[@Veronikiux]

Amazing work!!! You are an artist!

[@arteenvidriohashem9957]

Hello Lesley, incredible talent and designs are beautiful, I want to see them all. Best regards

[@margueriteduncan3026]

Wow Lesley that was so breath taking...thank you for sharing your talent ...very appreciated from another artist here just not in this field

[@glassengraver]

Thank you so much and you are welcome 😊

[@iggyreilly2463]

You're as funny as you are talented. Thanks for posting and making me smile.

[@glassengraver]

Cheers Peter :-)

[@frankhatton365]

Lesley very well said !!!! thanks great work .x

[@PThumper361]

Beautiful work of art !!

[@stufort]

absolutely fantastic work, you make the 3d look easy, which it is not,-- amazing stuff !!!!!!!

[@sanwil8891]

Absolutely beautiful work. The detail is great.

[@glassengraver]

Thank you.

[@MichaelColeman]

There was something soothing/satisfying about watching this. And I was very impressed by the magnificent works showcased at the end. But I got a little chuckle about a minute in with the spelling of “carbite” for what I believe was meant to be carbide.

[@glassengraver]

That's great, best of luck with it and thank you for your compliments.

[@footloose6382]

Your work is inspirational, I wish I had a tiny piece of your talent!

[@stevebailey6196]

I've been looking to take up glass engraving as a hobby, I've watched quite a few vids, and this is far and away the best so far. The close up views and the artistry of the final result have inspired me to definitely give it a try. Thanks for the time you've taken to make and upload. :)

[@glassengraver]

Pleasure. Best of luck.😎

[@Jason.of.the.forest]

As amazing as it is hokey. Great laughs and terrific video. Thank you so much for this. As a professional tattooer for 12+ years, I'm always messing around with different mediums. I picked up a piece of crap battery-powered engraver for 2 bucks on an impulse. Tried it on a water bottle. Knew I would enjoy it if my instrument wasn't garbage. (Expected. Great 2 buck investment to get the answer I was hoping for, regardless.) Tried a Dremel with the standard "comes with it" bur. Couldn't stop. Made something that *somebody* might think is rad. Not me, but still fun. Then found your video. Here we go down the rabbit hole. Not expecting to nail a mushroom like you did. I'll probably end up eating too many before giving it a go. Jk. Buying your kit this week. Yay!

[@glassengraver]

I have a visuals of "Jason falling down a rabbit hole" :-D Thanks for your compliments, best of luck and if you really want to learn, BIG TIME, join my Patreon teaching channel www.patreon.com/glassengraving ! It is relaxed and fun and full of my best videos.

[@marthabrown1322]

You are amazing and an inspiration!

[@USAlien234]

Just....WOW.....that was incredible. You are a beautiful artist ! I love the little fairy on the opposite side of the glass. I bet when you look through, it appears as if it is flying through the field, or about to land on top of the mushroom. I love it ! can I purchase this cup ? PLEASE !

[@glassengraver]

Thank you. It is actually a fantasy type butterfly on the other side I added at the end for a bit of 3D effect. It does look a bit like a fairy when I look at it now :-) I do have this glass available for sale, have not advertised that fact as yet. Do contact me by email for further details if you wish.

[@vyacheslavboginskiy6065]

Уже не первый видеоролик смотрю... и не перестаю удивляться... у Вас очень красивые работы !!! SUPER !!!!!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you

[@hatabuly-avto2218]

You have golden hands! Hello from Russia!

[@edwardsrc7]

EXQUISITE work!!! I'm so jealous on so many levels right now!

[@glassengraver]

:-) Thank you

[@chauffeurmarco]

Beautiful! You got talent.

[@critterlover4278]

Cute video. You are an amazing artist! I like the fact that you free hand. I'm just getting started. Mine look like the scratch you started with LOL. But Yours are simply BEAUTIFUL

[@xergi123]

Love this Lady's work. Would be great if she ran a training workshop, say over a weekend or such. Anyone know if she has any tutorials, dvd or book?

[@glassengraver]

I teach .

[@garyschraa7947]

Hey Lesley , always a pleasure watching and learning from a pro like you . But hey that's not why I'm writing today . Yesterday I watched a video from a guy that was really just into showing how fast he could bore a hole through glass . Like flat plate glass or mirrors , or mugs and jars and bottles . Honestly he didn't give a care about the raw edge he was leaving on each item , but he had a clever idea for a wooden template to hold the barrel bit steady . But that's not it either . This caveman (just kidding) had a VERY clever idea for keeping water trickling . He took a one liter plastic bottle . . . . filled it with water , and warmed up a very thin scratch awl ______ and about a third of the way from the bottom poked a tiny hole in the side . This butcher (again just kidding) had the perfect tiny little stream of water flowing on his projects . (Oh I know it's probably old news but I was so stoked with the idea I had to tell other people ) heh heh . Happy Thanksgiving and best regards Ms Pyke , Gary

[@glassengraver]

Thank you Gary, that poor bloke's ears must be burning! rather primitive water dripping system, would be very awkward to not be showered with spray, no doubt fine for just drilling holes. Interesting nonetheless.

[@garyschraa7947]

@@glassengraver It was primitive :-D However it did not spray . He literally could set the bottle down wherever he wanted , and just the tiniest little thread of water came out fed by gravity . Both hands were free to do whatever . The cringe part was the raw edge around each hole . He never suggested dressing the hole with fine sandpaper to prevent cracks . (Yikes)

[@glassengraver]

Both, depending on the vessel. It often looks best looking through the crystal.

[@cyndyw4481]

You do some beautiful work!

[@jhuipaucar2851]

buen trabajo señora lesley pyke felicitaciones...........

[@rocky53204]

Charming... blown away!

[@TRUCKERMcD]

I always start from scratch too, but it doesn't EVER look like that! Beautiful as ever Lesley. :D

[@ЮГОСЛАВКовалёв]

красавица,всегда в настроении ,талантливая,.......спасибо за видео твоей работы,за технологию,что не скрываешь,а наооборот.....делишься.....я начинающий,поэтому твои Lesli видеоуроки для меня очень ценны.....я очень благодарен тебе!!!

[@GustavoRivasMendez]

Holy cow. This is SO COOL. Your work is very beautiful :)

[@glassengraver]

Thank you

[@chromewarrior555]

Wow awesome! I really got to try that out. Thanks for the video.

[@hammermantbg]

great work....at first I thought you were just messing around...I was amused by the phallic design choice too.

[@glassengraver]

It's just a mushroom :-D !!!

[@akanaun]

beautiful work leslie,i am a jeweller of 40 years,and your work is outstanding,would just like to say ,i hope you wear a dust mask for the dry work as glass dust is terrible for the lungs and stomach.

[@Ishita0110]

wonderful!!! cant say in words! i will definitely try it! you are so talented lady!

[@glassengraver]

Thank you very much Ishita, you are very kind.

[@Ishita0110]

No... thank you for sharing such wonderful talents.

[@anaphylaxis2548]

I love this cute mushroom! I have rigged an IV bag with tubing for my water drip device. It works rather well.

[@glassengraver]

Thank you. Yes that works perfectly well too.

[@k9sarnj]

Hello, first, you do awesome work engraving glass. I love watching your videos. I have Scm's engraver and sand blasting cabinet and while sand blasting is simpler to do I'd like to do more with my engraver. As of now I tape a picture, of what I'd like to engrave, on the inside of a glass and engrave away. However, being new to engraving, I'm having difficulty knowing what engraver tips are best utilized and when. Just as you touched on when to use the grey or brown rubber tips in your comments below, how do I know when to use other tips? For instance, I know to use the smaller, pointier tips for outlining and detailed engraving but is there a chart (or video you're aware of) that explains the use of all tips? Only a few came with my SCM purchase. Thank you very much for your time. Have a great day!

[@glassengraver]

Hi Harry, I get asked these questions every day so I set up a glass engraving page on Facebook "Lesley's Glass Engraving Club" please go and have a look and you will see the answers to your questions and many more. Good luck.

[@k9sarnj]

Thank you very much and I look forward to more of your videos.

[@miritwito44]

Lesley Pyke #

[@homersimpsonii5455]

That is beautiful work, I am impressed.

[@glassengraver]

Thank you

[@NorthEastLowrider4lyfe]

Simply amazing work!...definetely inspires me!

[@OrangeSliceEclipse]

VERY GOOD WORK you do. Amazing. The process seems difficult. A talent to say the least.

[@glassengraver]

Thank you very much :-)

[@WingsMok]

Stunning Lesley! Beautiful works! May I know how long it took you before you are so sophisticated in this?

[@cressidadimapilis2200]

cant believe i was holding my breath for that long hahaha i really enjoyed the video it was super AMAZING i wish i have the talent like yours.............

[@glassengraver]

Thanks Cressida, please don't hold your breath for too long! :-D

[@nadezhdastefanova4955]

Very beautiful! Well done!

[@gotDesign]

Gosh Leslie, you got the skills girl!