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From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7]
5 Jul 2006
To: Cody (BOBTNAILER) [#6] 5 Jul 2006
Cody,
This customer didn't want these adhered to the plaque. They wanted visual access to the back sides and didn't want any tape, velcro, etc. stuck to the medal. I ended up using eye hooks and simply hung the medals from the face of the plaque. It made for a rattling presentation, but he was quite pleased with the finished product.
EDITED: 5 Jul 2006 by DATAKES
From: Zonas [#8]
5 Jul 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#1] 5 Jul 2006
I wish I had my camera in the shop today to post a picture. A person brought in a wine bottle that "Things Remembered" had engraved. The name was first middle last. They didn't put any spaces between the names and the font was so small I couldn't even read it, without a magnifying glass. And they still charged him $35.00 for the engraving. He also had them engrave one wine glass to go with the bottle and told them 2 times he wanted gold filled writing. Kept asking them to write it down...they assured him they'd get it right. Nope he got it natural ... and then they told him they don't do gold fill on wine glasses. I did another wine bottle for him, and colored filled the wine glass. Needless to say he asked for several business cards to pass out and tell his friends about his experience. I just love this type of advertising (devil)
Zona
From: Myyk [#9]
5 Jul 2006
To: Zonas [#8] 5 Jul 2006
Somewhat off topic.
What do you use to gold fill glass? I assume you would have to sandblast to get deep enough for the fill to get a good key. If you use a paint fill, does it stay in for any length of time and will it discolour with wine or washing? I guess it would not be dish washer proof.
From: Zonas [#10]
5 Jul 2006
To: Myyk [#9] 5 Jul 2006
I have a cylindrical engraver and use a diamond (I only use diamonds from Bruce Diamond) cutter. Use rub n buff for gold and silver (metal colors) glass paints (Hobby Lobby, etc.) for other colors. Engrave a little deeper for the paints vs the rub n buff. I've been dishwashing a couple of coffee cups with rub n buff since 1996. (Microwaved also) with no problems.
Zona
From: Myyk [#11]
5 Jul 2006
To: Zonas [#10] 6 Jul 2006
Thanks Zona,
I have a cylindrical engraver as well (Vision Max) but not set up for glass. Prefer to laser or blast.
I will give the fills a try! Always had grave doubts about longevity.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12]
5 Jul 2006
To: Zonas [#10] 6 Jul 2006
From: bobkat [#13]
5 Jul 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12] 5 Jul 2006
From: Zonas [#14]
6 Jul 2006
To: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#12] 6 Jul 2006
Don't laugh but I have found one of the best ways to remove the excessive rub 'n buff without removing from the engraving is .............. a hot breath. (doesn't work after eating ice cream ;-) ) Just 'huff' on the item and polish. (I always wash my items before packing so I don't have to worry about spreading germs. ) I've tried some thinners, WD, etc. but it will also remove from the engraving and takes more work to clean the glass for packing. My two cents.
Zona