How to Hand Engrave Calligraphy on Glass, Wine & Champagne Bottles

How to Hand Engrave Calligraphy on Glass, Wine & Champagne Bottles - Full Process, Tools & Tips

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In this video, I share my full engraving process on how I hand-engrave on wine bottles and this process is the same for any glass or metal surface as well. Previously, I was using Dremel Stylo+ and I've recently upgraded to a better engraver called the Brushless Engraver by my friend @ingkstudio from Australia. I love it so much! And in this video, you can see and hear the difference between the two. Hope you enjoy learning more about my process!
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Things mentioned:
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2. Dremel Stylo+: www.amazon.com/Dremel-2050-15...
3. Brushless Engraver by @ingkstudio: www.ingkstudio.com/store/kits...
4. Shopee (more affordable option if you’re based in Singapore): s.shopee.sg/5AWufPp2HR
5. Amaco Rub 'N Buff (various colours)
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@dalelane1948 3 ай бұрын

That Margaret River 2017 Cab Sav is a lovely drop

@ShapingSilver Жыл бұрын

That was very useful, thank you. Never thought about adding wax to the engraving. 👍

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Happy to share! All the best w your engraving projects 🎉

@JohnMatrixOfficial Жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy.

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Definitely w a lot of trial and error and practice!

@hughtempleton8640 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful job . ❤

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Thank you Hugh! Appreciate your kind words 😄 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays 🎄

@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536 3 ай бұрын

This was excellent!!

@leahchong 3 ай бұрын

Happy to hear! Happy engraving 🫶🏻

@AMStudios22 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Calligraphy! Thanks for the tips.

@leahchong 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@fathimanazrin4463 8 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much❤️The video was so helpful❤️

@leahchong 8 ай бұрын

Yay! Happy engraving!

@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536 3 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@lubegafelixartist1847 11 ай бұрын

Wonderful thx for sharing this content

@leahchong 11 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Happy engraving 🥳

@Rsm8401 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a dentist, and loved that drilling sound ♥️

@leahchong 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! Ah yeah it’s similar isn’t it 🤣

@Rsm8401 2 жыл бұрын

@@leahchong yeh, it is...😁😊 Would try calligraphy on patient's tooth next time..Lol🤣😂

@AndreaStevens2012 Жыл бұрын

🤣😅😂

@zekesundown2397 2 жыл бұрын

That awesome I wanna try that

@leahchong 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Looking forward to seeing your finished piece 🤩 Have fun!

@kakekji Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👍🌷

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@muqllidagah9336 Жыл бұрын

Очень красиво ! 👍🙏🌹

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻

@glenn2595 6 ай бұрын

It may be too aggressive, but at a low speed and a soft cotton disc you may be able to use your Dremel tool to buff out the coloring.

@leahchong 6 ай бұрын

Oh what do you mean? Are you able to share more? Do you mean like “exfoliating” the surface but will that chip the glass? 😂

@AndreaStevens2012 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, great specifics. Thanks for posting! I am wondering though, why would I want to use a water soluble pencil when I use water to keep my tool cool and my surface free of dust...wouldn't the water erase my markings before I get them engraved?

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Great question! It’s actually pretty waxy so it holds up better than other water soluble pens (think microns etc). If you’re looking for something smudge proof though, you can try using paint pens. Let it dry before engraving. Once engraved, you can remove your draft done w paint pen using rubbing alcohol. Hope this helps!

@AndreaStevens2012 Жыл бұрын

@@leahchong Wow! Thanks so much for the info and for replying so quickly! You are on top of things for sure! I'm definitely going to look for such a pencil because I have problems with normal markers not being able to provide fine lines/intricate details. Thank you!

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

@@AndreaStevens2012 Let me know how it goes for you!

@user-gc9oy8fo6w 10 ай бұрын

Hey, great work! I have a couple of questions: About the color, is it in real life just like the color portrayed in the video. My second question is if the paint stays on the glass, mirror, doesn’t it fade away or go away if you clean the glass, mirror? My third question is if this paint will also work on mirrors , glass that are hand engraved? Kind regards :)

@leahchong 10 ай бұрын

Yes it works on mirror as well. To my knowledge, it won’t fade if it’s left untouched. With repeated washing, then yes, it’ll risk fading over time. Regarding colour, there are many colours available online or in-stores - you may choose your preferred colour option! Eg. Gold, silver, white and more.

@mayemami8057 Жыл бұрын

What did you use for cryptography template? How did you copy it on the bottle before engraving?

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question May! The initial draft is hand drawn with a wax pencil actually!

@NicoLas-og5do Жыл бұрын

Hi. Thank you for the demo & tips. I just have a question: after apllying the gold paint, how exactly do you rub out what's not into the engrave lettering? is just by wiping out with a piece of fabric or do you use something in addition?

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

The process of that is called buffing. I usually just use tissue paper. But you can also use a piece of cloth. Or cotton pad. Hope this helps!

@NicoLas-og5do Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your reply. I'm a newbie and was trying to understand why the tissue "erase" the paint on the bottle without touching at all the part engraved. I'll try & see.

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

No worries I’m here if you’ve any further questions! Just make sure to do this step quickly before the wax dries. Once it’s dried it’s harder to buff out.

@AndreaStevens2012 Жыл бұрын

Whether you use wax, paint, or marker, the color adheres to the etched areas as it gets rubbed into the texture; in fact, rubbing helps rub the colorant deeper into the texture. When you engrave you are roughing up the surface. Imagine the glass is a piece of carpet. If you put a colorant on your finger and rub it into the carpet fibers it will be almost impossible to get the color out because you have just rubbed it into the gritty texture. The same is for glass, and the reason why it rubs off of the not engraved part of the glass is because there is nothing for the colorant to hold onto so it wipes right off. Now, if you act quickly, before the colorant cures, it is possible to remove the color from the etched/engraved areas. It takes a bit of rubbing, and sometimes a little solvent, but it is possible. However, once the colorant has cured, fully dried, it it nearly impossible to remove it from the etched/engraved area. Hope that helps. 🙂

@IAM369IAM 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! Your calligraphy is beautiful! Just wondering if you do any commissioned work? If yes would you mind making a video sharing some tips for those who are interested? I would love to get started in engraving but there are things that I can’t figure how to do it best. For example, how do we get the bottles from the customers, is it via post or drop off? Post seems like a better option to me as this will allow the engraver to take on any commissions work without being restricted by the location. Would really appreciate your thoughts on this one of you see my message. Thank you Leah!

@leahchong 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words Gwen! I usually let the customer choose which works for them. They either drop off or deliver the items to me, if they’ve their own bottles on hand. If not, I’ll source the bottles for them! I’m from Singapore so door to door delivery is pretty easy and efficient here. Not sure where you’re from but if delivery is overseas/international, I’d be extra extra cautious on the packaging and tracking end! Hope this helps!

@IAM369IAM 2 жыл бұрын

@@leahchong thank you for taking your time to reply! I thought the same about posting the bottles too, it’s far too risky to have the bottle shattered during the transit. Drop on and drop off seems like a better option but it’ll be wasting a lot of time delivering them (I’m from Australia). Maybe the less hassled way to do it is to provide engraving service at a bottle shop. 😂 I’m so keen to get started in this business but I need to have an idea of how this is gonna work before I even start investing in tools. Now it doesn’t seem like it’s gonna work for me. 😂 Thank you! I really appreciate your reply! ❤️

@leahchong 2 жыл бұрын

Ah right! If that’s the case, you can ask your customers to buy the bottles themselves and put your address under checkout. So that saves double shipping. For the return, they can then pick up themselves or have them shipped within the city. I think intercity orders are tough.. I’d rather refer the inquiry to another calligrapher in the customer’s local city! Anyway, good luck and all the best! 100% recommend starting with dremel first to see if this is something you’d like to pursue. From there you can upgrade when you’re ready 🙌🏻

@IAM369IAM 2 жыл бұрын

@@leahchong thank youuuuuu so much! Appreciate you! That’s very helpful ☺️❤️ I hope you’re having lots of fun engraving. I really like your calligraphy

@DragonXDrei 2 ай бұрын

could you not use the dremel to perform the buff?

@leahchong 2 ай бұрын

Oooh interesting! Do you know which attachment is the most suitable for this?

@DragonXDrei 2 ай бұрын

@@leahchong I just got mine today, haven't experimented yet, but I would assume one of the buffing or polishing heads should make that part easier.

@carlyrae1084 Жыл бұрын

what rpm do you run the drill at?

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

For glass, usually 28 for me but you can go higher if preferred

@alexandradragalan6187 Жыл бұрын

Hello. Can you help me with an alternative for Rub'n Buff Metallic Wax? I live in Romania, where I can't find any good wax for the engraving. Thanks! ❤

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Ooh that’s what I usually use. But any gilding wax should work fine! Maybe search for gilding wax instead at your local store. Alternatively you can also add colour by using colour pencils - colouring directly on the engraved design, ideally for items without much handling / high touch point. Hope this helps!

@alexandradragalan6187 Жыл бұрын

@@leahchong, thank you so much for the answer! I'll give them a try! ❤️ Good luck and have a wonderful year! ✨

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

You too! Happy new year!

@IslaNoordAhmed 7 ай бұрын

What if your not good a free hand writing? Can we use a template?

@leahchong 7 ай бұрын

Yes of course! One way is to print your design with a cricut to act as a stencil. Remember to inverse it so the design is the one you’re “cutting out”. Paste it over your surface, and you can engrave directly within your stencil. This requires a cricut or equivalent equipment of course. Or you can also transfer it the old school way - print your design and colour all over the back side of it with a wax pencil or crayon or chalk. Tape it down design facing up and trace over your design with a ball point pen. Pressure from the pen will transfer the design onto the glass surface. Oh but if you’re engraving on transparent glass like a wine or champagne glass, you can just print the design and tape it to the back side of it. Hope the above tips help!

@iloveit9468 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like the dentist office!!

@leahchong 8 ай бұрын

Hahahaha it’s also known as the dental drill so yes you’re right - *brings back memories…* 🤣

@tebogomemela279 Жыл бұрын

Hi Leah Im Brenda from South Africa I would like to find out about the engraver I would like to buy one and how much it is Thanks

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Hey Brenda! Check out my engraving on metal video. I provided links to various engravers there!

@nav01nav Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your tools from please. Can you provide linke

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

I share them in my video here: linktw.in/tLSlrY

@ras3997 9 ай бұрын

Price for bangladesh your engraving pen

@mrbranch Жыл бұрын

Where to buy rub and buff in sg?

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

I got it from spotlight!

@mrbranch Жыл бұрын

@@leahchong thanks for the info. how much do you charge for engraving on a perfume bottle? Ex: just a name.

@leahchong Жыл бұрын

Drop me an email with more details!

@littorio27 6 ай бұрын

Glass engraving without water? Do you, er... care for your health?

@leahchong 6 ай бұрын

Hey there! I use a face shield & mask :-)

@xeniamundi7514 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you have your public liability insurance up to date because when that pressurised bottle explodes (Champagne) and it will, you can be sued. Your technique is quite heavy making this an eventuality. Engraving by hand on pressurised bottles is very dangerous and should not be made available in the public space. Bottles can also explode after engraving as one Sydney calligrapher found out much to her surprise. She was lucky she wasn't hurt and that she wasn't at a public event.

@leahchong 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Xenia! Yep that’s very true! Which is why I only accept engraving commissions for non pressurized bottles. For champagne customisation, I offer ink customisation 🙌🏻 Safety’s always first.

@victoriabonecutter6 Жыл бұрын

That's why u chose what to engrave on your own discretion! U can't be sued for giving a gift!

@andrewkato8216 7 ай бұрын

😂@@leahchong