Comprehensive guide to start Dremel engraving

In this video we dive into the basic techniques to get you started with Dremel engraving. A full comprehensive guide and not click bait.
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[@aramayicart27]

Structured, detailed, genuine, comprehensive, creative, simplistic, easy to learn from tutorial. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Huge thank you for stopping by and for the great feedback

[@johnqpublic4012]

Very cool. I had no idea that this was still a thing. Back when I was doing it in the late 80s and early 90s there were relatively few people engraving art this way. Most of my work appears on black granite headstones in cemeteries. Rotary engravers were too expensive back then so I started with a $5 ordinary engraver (similar to the one at 35:40 but much cheaper). Nowadays the rotary engravers are much more affordable, but each still has its use. You can use the other engraver exactly as you would the rotary style. The primary difference is that it doesn't engrave to the same depths or with the same speed. Still, I've created elaborate pieces with it. This video just happened to pop up in my feed even though I wasn't searching for anything to do with engraving. I've not checked your channel yet to see what else you've produced, but I bet your audience would find a video about painting engravings to be interesting. You may have already made one. Painting really brought the engravings to the next level. Some of mine are still out there, full color, 30+ years later. A little faded from the outdoor environment, but they've held up better than expected. Great vid. Nice to see the enthusiasm for the art form in the comments below.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Hugely appreciate your response and story. Thank you

[@penelope-oe2vr]

Thank you for this! I'm a retired welder and I did very tight tolerances. I'm very good with a pencil grinder and im going to get myself a dremel and do some artistic work!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Brilliant! Good luck and let me know how it goes

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

this is very helpful. the tip about wax alone is gold. but also cleanup with same or smaller bit and note texture so it doesn't vary throughout the piece unintentionally. great tips nobody else gives. i am doing chemotherapy and have a lot of downtime where intense fine detail work with my hands would be a wonderful distraction. i ordered a grinding tool and stand and portable desktop bench with vice and dog holes, jewelers anvil and some small chasing and peening hammers. going to turn some of our household items into family heirlooms/folk art, as well as form, flame paint, engrave and mount copper oak and maple leaves. none of it will be great art. but it will enrich my surroundings and create some pieces with sentimental value to my family.

[@MachinaDesigns]

I am truly grateful for your support. I can only wish you all the very best in your engraving journey but please feel free to stop by and ask any questions if needed! I wish you all the best with your health. Enriching your surroundings is the best thing you can do for your state of mind and for family to cherish.

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

@@MachinaDesigns amen! sweet of you to say, thank you. please dont worry prognosis is great, chemo and radiation a precaution. but thank Gd, and Gd bless you friend fir sharing your knowledge of how to add beauty to the world.

[@mukmuk6228]

Damn, you are super good at straight lines.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Practice makes perfect

[@vitorpinto4133]

I was waiting for this video. You are a great artist, i hope i can reach your level one day. Thanks a lot man. 👍

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re very welcome. With practice and patience you’ll get there and go beyond

[@axelpteeg]

Brilliant video . Thanks ever so much mate . Got myself all the gear and a few aluminium sheets to practice on before moving on to my sportster deby cover and top engine . now its just a matter of time and practice . Nice one

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you for the support

[@grimm1393]

Hey bro first time watcher I'm 6 mins in and everything what im hearing is resonating straight away im wanting to learn so I can do my own bike I believe it'll be the only one in my country I know of so valuable valuable love love loveeeee it

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks man appreciate the feedback and support. Let me know how you get on

[@deemac4952]

Would you be interested in creating a tutorial on how you convert images to your traceable format? Maybe discuss a bit about what parts of your stencil you'll be removing and what you're looking for when deciding if an image would be a good fit for creating a stencil? Thanks very much! Loving the videos!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Good idea and I’ll add that to the video list

[@HectorLopez-km7vh]

A general tutorial would be awesome. Incredible work. Gonna have to look more into this. There a brand of bits you’d recommend to start with? Thanks!! Hector F. López, Jr. Katy, Texas

[@MachinaDesigns]

A good starting point is any Dremel carbide cutting burrs. Get several sizes of the ballpoints and practice some linework. Work on keeping your hand steady and controlling texture.

[@conradmanley2180]

Thanks for this awesome tutorial. So hard to find actual informative content. For extra safety people may want to wear a mask. Inhaling metal particles is never a good thing. 💯❤

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy appreciate the feedback

[@DusktillDawn2024]

Really good to see you back at it bud, very informative 👍

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you

[@jaywholoveseveryone1721]

I can't wait to try this. I know I am going to xxxx up my jewelry piece but my novice and newbie self is determined! I subbed and you, sir, have created an engraving monster. ❤❤

[@MachinaDesigns]

Awesome buddy good to hear

[@tracycockerton4384]

Hey Justin awesome work!!! Was going to meeting you today in reading to discuss designs, I had zero idea this could be so detailed!! Even more excited now! Will be asking jake to get us on an email so we can still discuss the project properly.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Awesome look forward to it

[@HeathOakrayzy]

Awesome video packed with great advice and pointers, thank you for sharing these videos and sharing your great talent!

[@MachinaDesigns]

I appreciate you for stopping by and leaving feedback and support. It’s people like you who keep me doing what I’m doing

[@jeffp.5080]

These have been some of the most informative and inspirational videos on the engraving. It's really gotten a hold of me and I'm going to be starting on it. How do you charge and how are you getting the colors so vividly different? I'm truly passionate about motorcycles and that's the direction I'd love to go in time, but not limiting to.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy appreciate the feedback. I’ve uploaded several videos discussing those points so have a flick through the videos and all the info should be there

[@Bluespade115]

This reminds me of the same practice sheet I used for pin striping, Great video.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you

[@badasssongs2226]

I'm new to engraving and ur channel has been a great help so thanxz you are very talented awesome stuff you've done and you explane stuff very well

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy appreciate the kind words and support. You can always stay in contact over on Instagram where I provide loads of support for many other artists

[@BLKFLG_TUNDE]

Beyond grateful for this tutorial! 🤘🏾

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@dfiorucci2262]

Very well done for anyone want to even give this a try. WELL SAID& a awesome learning/ instruction video. Keep up the awesome work & more videos please!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you and I appreciate the feedback.

[@squatzilla]

Awesome content and art! And I checked out your website, so great you found a passion and outlet, truly inspiring! Got me subbed!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you appreciate the kind words

[@DavidReyes-cp3dx]

Your instructions are very clear and simple, thank you...makes it easy to find an interest in this program/job

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you for the positive feedback and you are very welcome

[@pabloolvera7120]

Hey man im from México thanks for the video im starting to engrave and your videos are helpful👍

[@MachinaDesigns]

Nice man thank you for taking the time to drop me a line. Good look buddy and keep me posted

[@tuberocker69]

Hopefully you enjoyed your travels because it doesn't sound well over there now. My heart goes out to all Brits in these trying times.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Most certainly did

[@Bikemaddad]

I recognise that accent there. Very cool video. I’m loving playing about with my Dremel I’ve had for 10 years and only thought it was for cutting and drilling 😂. I was wrong. Subbed you there.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Appreciate the support buddy!

[@lloydbannister8062]

Great videos they help out more then you know thanks

[@MachinaDesigns]

That’s fantastic to hear thank you

[@Chibiafropuff]

Great techniques thanks so much for sharing! 😀

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you buddy and you’re welcome

[@jaredjenner9707]

Hey man! Love the vids.. always watch a bunch of times.. trying to get into it but having a tough time finding some pieces like you are using.. any idea where I could purchase some? I am from Canada and not sure how to find what you are using.. any help would be appreciated.. stores and what thickness and what not.. that would be sweet! Keep up the awesome work!

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thanks Jared I appreciate it. I get my aluminium sheets from local metal suppliers. They come anodised already so no need to mess around with paint. 1.2mm to 1.5mm is perfect anything thicker and you’re wasting your money. All the very best

[@jeffp.5080]

I know here in the US we have a place called Metal Supermarket. Great place for finding materials. If you can think or if you've never heard of it. They may have or can get it. Also it's individually owner

[@lodhiautos9761]

Thanks, brother.

[@MachinaDesigns]

No worries thank you for stopping by

[@ercolemar]

My first time following you, that's great work, could you pass a gold marker so it would stand out more?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you. Yeah any metallic paint markers would work. You would probably need to do a few passes to make it stand out

[@Bmotors786]

Thank you

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@MrSilvaworks]

What is the advantage when doing lines of pushing away from you instead of pulling towards you?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Because you’re not fighting the rotational force of the machine by going away from yourself and it cuts way smoother and you’re in more control

[@warrenmills7978]

You need to get white transfer paper its like tattoo paper i use it on headstones . clear coat . Etc..

[@MachinaDesigns]

I do that already

[@MrSilvaworks]

The lube fir the burr is applied while the bur is spinning? Is that better than applying befor the bur is spinning? What's the advantage? Thank you.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yes as it gets into all the cutting blades and covers the whole burr point

[@greggoryelias4210]

Are you using any rubber sanding bits to polish and give that shine to your pieces or are you only overlapping your lines tightly together?

[@MachinaDesigns]

It’s a mixture of things from a sharp burr to a cleaned piece. I’ve never polished any of my aluminium engravings. Keep the burr lubed up that helps a lot

[@greggoryelias4210]

@@MachinaDesigns much appreciated!

[@MachinaDesigns]

No problem

[@sexypanda157]

What dremel are you using mine jumps all over the place when I try any line

[@MachinaDesigns]

It’s not the Dremel but down to the amount of control you have over the flexshaft and spinning burr. It takes time to master so keep at it and you’ll soon see how your linework improves

[@sexypanda157]

@@MachinaDesigns so any dremel can do this?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Within reason yes. A Dremel with a flexshaft would be your best bet for comfort and power on tap

[@sexypanda157]

@@MachinaDesigns thank you

[@AztecMayanWarrior]

Hi, quick question how do or how would you recommend painting the engraving?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Use pinstriping paint and a lot of patience

[@AztecMayanWarrior]

So will it work with stainless steel as well like a tumbler?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Yip

[@pipsplay]

So, since I'm left-handed, I would normally be pulling the tool towards me? That actually seems more natural.

[@MachinaDesigns]

Do whatever is comfortable and works for you

[@steveball711]

Great video! Thanks for posting. How did you get your lines on the material before you engraved it with the Dremel tool?

[@steveball711]

Nevermind, I was in a hurry and started jumping around the video. I see how you did it. Now I need to go purchase the tools I will need. Thank you!

[@MachinaDesigns]

No problem

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

thank you. newb here. i cant find that wax or anything like it in the usa would anyone be kind enough to name or link it please?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Believe it or not but it’s an American product called cutting wax. Should be easily available

[@JoshuaFinancialPL]

@@MachinaDesigns i found it that way thank you! seems few people use it over here for engraving or at least its the uncommon use. i excited to try it my engraver wont arrive until next week sadly. i m raring.

[@nateyoder9372]

Is that black coating something you can apply yourself or should you buy it like that? Would a coat of spray paint work?

[@MachinaDesigns]

You can simply buy the Derby covers that have been painted black already. You can technically spray your cover yourself but you gotta make sure you do a thorough painting process or it will just chip and peel

[@arjaybatugal1368]

What is the name of that tools you use in straight line

[@MachinaDesigns]

Flexshaft

[@arjaybatugal1368]

tnk you @@MachinaDesigns

[@angeryquokka8770]

How do I fill in the Dremel lines with a different color like black?

[@MachinaDesigns]

You can use enamel paints such as pinstriping paint

[@ammiyluisrodriguez9129]

What do you use for it to not rust?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Aluminium doesn’t rust. However to keep the fresh look of the engraving over any metal surface get the engraving clear coated.

[@letemhate1072]

Love the videos! I'm having a hard time trying to stop my pcs from getting a rusty look over time. Is there a clear coat I could use or something I can use to keep the art clean?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Thank you. What exactly are you engraving when you say pieces?

[@letemhate1072]

@@MachinaDesigns I've been practicing on steel plates like craft signs. They are cheap and easy to find so I figured I'll start there. The thing is if I leave the outside they will have a rusty look over time.

[@MachinaDesigns]

If it’s steel definitely clear coat the work to stop rust if aluminium not necessarily as it doesn’t rust but does oxidise so May be worth doing too if exposed to the elements.

[@nishali3343]

Great info. How is engraving on chrome bumper done?

[@MachinaDesigns]

You shouldn’t really engrave chrome as it chips and flakes off. Engrave the metal first then have the bumper chromed

[@ferguswilkie9907]

hellooo, happy Christmas! I'm trying to do some stippling for the first time, but as soon as the burr touches the copper it seems to jump around and so I'm finding it really hard to control. do you have any tips for this? thanks:)

[@MachinaDesigns]

Hi there, likewise Yes lots of control and don’t let the burr run away from you. Lower your speed to find your control point then work up from there

[@stoneeateater]

any advice for polished black granite?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Lots of water and your diamond cutting burrs and wheels

[@andreasimpson7333]

What kind of black material is he using to emgrave on?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Aluminium

[@GUNSLINGER-yd8gb]

What kind of silicone did you use for your grip on your flexshaft grip?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Didn’t use silicone it’s carved from high density foam

[@TheSixxxgunzz]

Ty

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome

[@snapah]

Hello man, was wondering where you got the sheets of aluminum from?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Just off eBay or local metal supplier

[@snapah]

@@MachinaDesigns thanks man, been looking at ebay myself. Would ask for a link but don't wanna seem pushy.

[@rebelrider8843]

Trying to start working on metal, where do you get the images you use for your works, any sites with images available?

[@MachinaDesigns]

Awesome the work I produce has been commissioned by clients who provide the artwork or anything for myself is non commercial but I liaise with the artists and credit the original works.

[@rebelrider8843]

@@MachinaDesigns thanks for replying. I thought maybe there was a website that could use the images. Im terrible at free drawing and need to get some images to start practising, but having a hard time finding. Keep up the good work 👌

[@MachinaDesigns]

You’re welcome. If you google royalty free images there are thousands you can use for free

[@rebelrider8843]

@@MachinaDesigns that's great, thanks!👌

[@vinylmonkeyTHFC]

Great video, i have just got a cheap wireles rotary tool with all the accessories but it just jumps about and its very hard to control, would that be as the RPM being to low? Im going to get a second hand demel 3000 i think as that seems the best bet with the hand attachment like you're using, i had no idea you had to use wax and didnt think about it hewting up and wearing the. Down. I have so much to learn. I just want to customise old ipod back cases, the metal ones. As i buy and repair them etc. i want to do engrave different music artists logos or names. The lubing part ive never seen people mention before so thanks and nice work. Oh snd also i never even thought about eye protrction too. Stupid.me.

[@MachinaDesigns]

The flexshaft makes it a whole lot more manageable and easier to control. The wax helps the cut remain clean and looking sharp. Eye protection is a must! Just keep at it and you’ll soon find your rhythm. Good luck

[@josephmiracle8133]

Where do you purchase your metal from

[@MachinaDesigns]

From online metal suppliers or eBay

[@iloks9177]

Where can i find rhe sheets your using

[@MachinaDesigns]

Metal suppliers would be your first port of call. Very cheap and easy to get hold of

[@geraldinerice5371]

Check ebay.

[@Aikidobear129]

I am an absolute newbie at this and was wondering what your using to lubricate the dremel bits? Wax or Grease?

[@MachinaDesigns]

It’s wax buddy