How to Engrave a Wooden Sign
Engraving is used to etch words or pictures into wood. You can engrave wood with electric or hand tools. But first, you must learn the proper technique.
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Things You'll Need
- Block of wood, any size Paper Pencil Felt-tip marker Chisel set Hammer Tint tools Varnish or lacquer Paint brush
Instructions
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Set the block of wood on a flat surface.
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Draw the sign outline on paper. Cut out the letters or shape.
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Place the cut pieces of paper on the wood and trace around them with the marker.
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Now, remove excess wood from around your design. Using the hammer, lightly tap on the end of the chisel to remove sections. Continue until you have a rough engraving of your design.
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Clean the rough lines around your design with the small-point chisel by placing the chisel at an angle and pushing down. Only remove thin strips -- you do not want to remove too much wood.
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Switch to a tinting tool to etch shading or put lines on the background to enhance the design.
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Apply varnish or clear lacquer to the sign.
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Tips & Warnings
Clear lacquer or varnish will protect the wood from water.
References
- Photo Credit Welcome sign image by siart from Fotolia.com
