Computer Window Engraving

finally, a simple guide to making a killer engraving on a computer window (or whatefer else you want) without paying an arm and a leg, unless that is you cut them off with the dremal tool.... and in that case, support your local ER lol :P

What you use to etch your window makes a big difference. You can use acid, lasers or sandpaper to etch or engrave something but the tequnique i'm teachnig you is using a Dremal rotary tool. I use a number 105 engraving bit in my dremal tool. you can use a 106 bit of you want a slightly bigger cut but it dosen't really make that much difference. You'll notice that the end looks like a reeeeally tiney ball. there is another bit thats called an "all purpose engaving bit" or something like that... stay away from it!! it looks like a flat circular bit at the end and it makes the cutting really uneven. it does make a kind of nice beveled look but if you have any curve at all it will look like junk. here's a pic of a #105

ok, as many people have pointed out, i probably should include a step as to applying the image to engrave. this is really simple! You can simply place the printed off image under the window. ta-da! done lol. you may want to outline everything that you are engraving in a dark marker or pen (either on the paper or on the window itself), it'll help a lot. oh, and one thing, engrave on the inside face of the window. it'll look better.

now, grab some good tunes, find a comertable chair and and get a nice big caffinated beverage (Monster all the way!!!!!!) make sure that you can see what your doing, i suggest a dark blanket behind the window to see the etch as you do it and gooood lighting.

ok now you should b ready to begin engraving. set your dremal tool to the slowest setting it has. hold it like a pencil with your dominate hand and use your other hand to help guide it. most importantly TAKE YOUR TIME! there is no rush, just take a little off at a time.

ok now you have an engraved window. YAAAAAAY lol! step back and replace your window.

now, i probably should have put the disclaimer at the begginning but this'll do :P there are 2 points i want to stress, you are working with a power tool, if you drill through your window, the table, your leg....whatever, dont come crying (and bleeding) to me. secondly: this is totally permanant, u screw up here and there's no going back so once again, if you drill through your brand new $4,000 computer because you'r an idiot, keep it to yourself and dont blame me....
happy engraving!

ok, well here's the moment you've been waiting for (I'M SURE lol) here's my engraving and my computer. i painted my engraving with a glow-in-the-dark paint, it makes it stand out and if i ever get a uv light it'll really glow like there's no tomorrow. This isn't the best engraving job around by a long shot but even a simple pic will make a plain window look amazing!