[Woodcarver] dremel brushes, transfering drawings , text onto wood, etc.

[Sylda]

Alice, your an angel, I didn¹t help with your power tool inquiries because
while we have a dremel tool and many bits we haven¹t learned to use them.
However, I do lots & lots of woodburning so transferring patterns is
something I do heaps of.  I usually copy the patterns on my computer (do I
always have the original) and trace them on the wood with graphite paper and
a stylist.  This is long and painstaking, but effective.  Your method sounds
much easier, quicker and just as good.  Thanks millions ‹ I always dread
tracing them ---- I¹ll try your way very soon.

Sylda


On 10/27/04 3:08 AM, "aliceleorabriggs at comcast.net"
<aliceleorabriggs at comcast.net> wrote:

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> Thank you all so much for responding to my questions about tools. It's very
> helpful for this novice. I am anxiouis to check out the wood burning system
> you mentioned , I am also very interested in how to check brushes. Though I am
> aware of their existence...I am ashamed to say that I don't have any idea
> where to look for them, let alone determine whether they need replacing.
> Another question...is it a bad idea to go on a carving binge for 4 or more
> hours straight or is this abusive to  rotary tools? Should I sit on my hands
> periodically and ponder the wonders of wood grain for awhile in order to avoid
> overheating them?
>  
> In an effort to be worth the trouble, I will share a transfer technique that
> may be of use to some of you. After completing a drawing, take it to your
> local copy center and make a "mirror image" copy in  the desired size. Place
> the copy face down on the wood and tape it in place along the edges. Even
> though the tape is on the back side of the image, make sure it does not
> overlap any of the image area. Place a small amout of spot remover on a soft
> cloth, then rub it over the back of the copy paper. I then use a printmaker's
> baren, but any means to apply even pressure to the back of the copy will work.
> It will take some practice, but you will be able to transfer extremely
> detailed drawings in this manner. Too much spot remover will cause the copy
> ink to run, resulting in a rather large, but sandable smudge. Too little spot
> remover will result in a faint or incomplete transfer. I use a product called
> "Goof Off "(available in the US, but al so possibly in Canada). Citrisol
> concentrate also works very well. Not all spot removers work though, so it may
> require some trial and error if the above mentioned products are not available
> in your area. Be sure to use latex or rubber gloves and work in a well
> ventilated area. Computer generated text can be transferred in this manner as
> well. 
> Thanks again to all who answered my tool queries. Alice Leora Briggs.
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