If you are new to the wonderful world of glass engraving this short guide will give you a run down of the small amount of kit you'll need to achieve something special. As you learn more and start to experiment with different techniques you can add different burrs, abrasives and polishers along the way.
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14th August 2020
12 Things You should Know about Diamond Drill Bits
What can I use my Diamond drill bits on? How do I use them? What's the difference between sintered and coated? How Long will my drill bits last? Will they fit my drill?
All your questions answered...
28th July 2020
7 Facts About Tungsten Carbide Burrs and How To Use Them
Carbide Burrs can be used on many materials including all metals, all stone, ceramic, hard wood, fibreglass and reinforced plastics.
This article helps to explain the different type of cuts, the various shapes available and what they do, shank sizes and how to use carbide carving burrs.
16th July 2020
4 Tips for Polishing Metals With Your Dremel Rotary Tool or Dremel Flexible Shaft
When polishing silver jewellery with my Dremel Rotary Tool there's a few different tools that I like to use. I'm going to share my 4 tips on how to polish metals without fuss or mess! A few of my other favourite methods will be highlighted at the end too.
8th July 2020
Bottle Cutting - How To Cut A Glass Bottle
Bottle Cutting - What You Need To KnowThere are countless ways to cut or break a glass bottle or jar and having tried them all I thought it was about time I shared my favourite method with you. This method is fool proof. Its quick and easy and leaves you…
8th July 2020
5 Easy Ways to Remove Rust from Metal in Seconds!
When a piece of Iron, Iron alloys or steel is left exposed to water and oxygen it has a reaction called oxidisation. The appearance of this corrosion is a red-brown flaky coating, commonly referred to as Rust. Eternal Tools show you the quickest, mess-free methods of removing rust fro metal along with a few DIY applications you can use.
2nd July 2020
Complete Guide to your Dremel Tool and Dremel Attachments
There is one tool that is probably more useful than most of the other tools put together and that of course is the Dremel. This article tells you more about your new Dremel 3000 tool, the accessories that come wiht it and how to use it.
23rd September 2019
End Mills - The Essential Beginners Guide
End mills, slot drills, routers, milling cutters, drill bits, V-bits and burrs - what does it all mean?And which bit do I need for what job? For instance, which are the best end mills? and which is the best end mill for aluminium, and which are the best end mills…
9th May 2019
How to Use a Jewellery Saw
One of the most widely used tools on any jeweller's workbench is the jewellery saw. Sometimes referred to as a Jeweller's Piercing Saw, they are used to hold saw blades for cutting through material. A vital tool for metalsmithing, a jeweller’s saw allows you to cut intricate shapes and pierce holes (hence…
12th February 2019
Cold Working Glass Tools. Everything You Need To Know
If you're new to working with glass, or you've been using a small variety of tools for years and wonder what all the other bits and bobs do - then this article is here to explain all.What is Cold Working?Cold working refers to any process that alters the state of…