Things To Consider When Etching Wood

By Steven Scott


Wood etching could be done with all kinds of tools from burners to chisels. Depending on the persons preference and expected result will be according to the materials and tools they wish to use. Gouges and chisels will give a deeply engraved and nice design while others will give a much lighter design. Burners will give a dark and nice line depending on the materials. There are many factors to consider when doing wooden art laser etching but the process can easily be done if the process has been understood in the first place.

First and foremost, individuals should choose what type of design they want to incorporate to the material. Individuals can freely etch anything on woods from phrases to symbols to logos. The designs should be printed out onto a piece of paper. If a person is still new to the procedure, starting out with some basic lines is easier when engraving it.

The sanding must be wiped down with a tack cloth. This process must be done especially if you have used a dremel, chisel or gouge. If there is dust and dirt left on the material, it will get trapped when the coating is going to be applied later on. If there is no tack cloth, a soft and damp towel will suffice.

If there is a varnish visible, individuals can choose whether they want to remove it or not. To remove the varnish, it can be done by using a solvent or sandpaper. If there is a stain on the material, just leave it there. The carving would remove all the dark colors and reveal the better light colors underneath. Ensure to use the right sand paper when removing the varnish.

When applying the top coats, make sure to give it some time before applying the next coats. Of decorative and indoor pieces, it could be finished with one application of coating. However, if the pieces are going to be used outdoors or kept outside for long periods of time, then a few more coats is necessary.

Etching on a piece of wood will depend on what the capabilities of a person have and the preference of technique they want to use. Some people use the traditional method of doing the process by their own hands rather than using new technologies. This may sound easy but the process is more difficult and it needs focus and determination.

Doing it yourself may seem to be a good idea. However, this can only be done if you possess a vast knowledge about etching. There are things that needs to be handled carefully and should not be taken lightly especially if your purpose is to make money out of it.

Some people prefer to use new technologies when doing some etching on woods. This process is the fastest and easiest way to implicate your designs on any type of material. Lasers provide precision and accuracy that cannot be done with human hands. Investing in one may seem a viable option.

While it may be good to do the process by yourself without any use of equipment, the time to consume to create just one is too long. With lasers, what could be done in a few hours can easily be done in minutes. Investing in one will make your production more productive.




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