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Garden Markers

Outdoor DIY
How to make
Dremel plant
  • Difficulty
    Easy

Introduction

Add a personal touch to your garden by engraving your own plant markers.

You need
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Step 1

With the copper pipe clamped into a Dremel Multi-Vise (2500), cut it to size using a mini circular saw

Cut pipe to desired size. Here, we cut our markers to about 4 inches. Tip: Use a vice or hammer to flatten out the top of the copper pipe once you have cut it.

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Step 2

Write the name of the herb, vegetable or plant onto the copper garden markers using a marker pen

Draw on design.

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Step 3

Carve your design into the pipe - Don't cut all the way through the pipe. Working at a low speed, make light strokes across your design. Use rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining design markings. Tip: For added control, use the Detailer's Grip attachment.

Carve your design into the pipe - Don't cut all the way through the pipe. Working at a low speed, make light strokes across your design. Use rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining design markings. Tip: For added control, use the Detailer's Grip attachment.

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