Use a wax based pencil to draw your design if the stone is rough or porous.
Carving letters into granite.
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Learn how to carve letters in wood using a chip carving knife and a computer printout.
Determine the type of stone you want to carve.
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Using a pencil it will wash off easily draw the numbers and letters on.
Mark the granite s surface with the line you want to engrave.
How to paint granite lettering 1.
Using a wax crayon.
Paint the inside of.
Use sandbags to hold the stone in place.
Popular stones used for carving include granite sandstone.
Position your stencil where you want it on the stone.
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Prime the surface using a white oil based primer paint.
A rotary tool with a nylon brush.
Shows us how to tool flat letters to a v shape using an air hammer and chisels on a granite monument.
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Secure the stencil with tape so it doesn t move while you re engraving your design.
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Get the markings just right before moving on as this will be your guide for cutting.
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How to carve names in stone step 1.
Using a small brush lightly coat the inside surfaces of all.
For my project i drew a gentle curve on the curved stone as.
Scrub the granite lettering with a nylon scrub brush to remove any dirt or debris.
Use a graphite pencil or permanent marker and draw the characters or lines for your engraving.
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Use a china marker or permanent marker to draw on stones with a smooth glassy surface.
Using the rotary dremel.
You may need to cut sandbags in half depending on the size of the stone.
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