Position your stencil where you want it on the stone.
Carving letters into granite.
Use a wax based pencil to draw your design if the stone is rough or porous.
You may need to cut sandbags in half depending on the size of the stone.
Engrave the stone lay out the stencils as desired for a pleasing appearance.
Using a pencil it will wash off easily draw the numbers and letters on.
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Determine the type of stone you want to carve.
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Popular stones used for carving include granite sandstone.
Prime the surface using a white oil based primer paint.
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Use sandbags to hold the stone in place.
For my project i drew a gentle curve on the curved stone as.
Use a graphite pencil or permanent marker and draw the characters or lines for your engraving.
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Using the rotary dremel.
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A rotary tool with a nylon brush.
Secure the stencil with tape so it doesn t move while you re engraving your design.
Use a china marker or permanent marker to draw on stones with a smooth glassy surface.
Using a wax crayon.
Paint the inside of.
Using a small brush lightly coat the inside surfaces of all.
Get the markings just right before moving on as this will be your guide for cutting.