How to Engrave Names on Wooden Pens
Engraving, although a technique that has been around for centuries, is not something that everyone can master. Engraving on any wooden surface requires a delicate hand, patience and an eye for detail. If you plan to engrave a name or a pattern onto a wooden pencil, make sure you set aside enough time to give this task the care and attention it requires.
- Wooden pencils
- Wood engraver power tool
- Pen
- Paper
- Ruler
- Clamp (optional)
- Spare wooden pencil or piece of wood
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Instructions
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Practice your design on paper the same way it will appear on the pencil. Measure the width and length of your pencil and draw a rectangular guide using these dimensions.
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Rest or clamp your wooden pencil on a flat surface.
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Plug in your power engraver and practice engraving shapes, lines or patterns on a spare wooden pencil or piece of wood to ensure it is working properly. Experiment with the depth settings of your engraver until you get the desired markings.
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Start engraving. Move slowly and deliberately.