Personalized Etch Glass Coasters

Custom engraving on glass
  • Difficulty
    Medium

Transforming plain glass coasters into unique and personalized pieces is easy with the Dremel 3000. Follow these step-by-step instructions to engrave intricate designs and create perfect gifts for friends and family.

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Video instructions

Step19

Prepare Your Dremel

Prepare your Dremel
Unscrewing nose cap of a Dremel 3000 tool
Prepare your Dremel
Prepare your Dremel
Unscrewing nose cap of a Dremel 3000 tool

Unscrew Nose Cap: Begin by unscrewing the EZ twist nose cap from the Dremel 3000 tool.


Attach Driver Cap: Screw on the driver cap, which will function as an adapter for attaching the flexible shaft.


Connect the Attachment: Attach the flexible shaft to the Dremel 3000 and secure it tightly. Hang the Dremel on the holder for maneuverability.

Step29

Insert Accessory

Putting on the driver cap on the Dremel 3000 tool

Choose the Right Accessory: For engraving glass, use a diamond-tipped accessory such as the 7103 Cutter. Insert the accessory into the Dremel 3000.

Step39

Cut Out Template

Putting flexible shaft on Dremel 3000 tool

Prepare the Template: Cut out your desired template neatly from paper.


Stick Template to Glass: Stick the template underneath the glass coaster so that the pattern is visible through the glass.

Step49

Trace Template

Inserting the diamond-tipped accessory into the Dremel 3000 tool

Outline with Marker: Use a permanent marker to trace over the template outline. This makes the pattern stand out clearly on the glass.

Step59

Etch the Glass

Cutting out the template that is drawn on the piece of paper

Start Engraving: Set the Dremel speed to 5 and gently engrave the glass following the lines of the template. Repeat passes to make lines thicker.

Step69

Grind for Wider Lines

Bolding out the lines that are drown on the template

Use Silicon Carbide Grindstone: Switch to a Silicon carbide grindstone (84922) to make lines wider and achieve a cleaner finish.
 


 

Step79

Clean the Coaster

Starting the engraving on the glass based on the drawn template

Remove Marker Residue: Use acetone to clean off any marker residue from the engraved coaster.

Step89

Repeat for Additional Coasters

Repeat process
Bolding out the engraved lines with a silicon carbide grindstone
Repeat process
Repeat process
Bolding out the engraved lines with a silicon carbide grindstone

Prepare Second Template: Cut out and stick the second template onto another glass coaster.


Trace and Engrave: Trace the template outline with a marker and engrave the design using the Dremel and diamond-tipped accessory.

Step99

Final Touches

Final touches
Engraved and Cleaned engraved glass product
Final touches
Engraved and Cleaned engraved glass product

Use Precision Grindstone: For smaller areas, switch to a silicon carbide grindstone (85422) for precise engraving.


Clean the Coaster: Use a damp cloth to wipe the coaster clean and remove any dust or residue.


By following these steps, you can easily engrave intricate designs onto glass coasters, creating personalized and unique pieces perfect for gifts or home decor. Remember to prioritize safety by wearing eye and respiratory protection, and always read instruction manuals for all tools used in the project. Enjoy your beautifully engraved coasters!


Warning

To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manuals for all tools used in this project. Wear eye and respiratory protection. Use clamps to support work piece whenever practical.