doug57
Member
I've turned some deer antler bullet pens and wanted to place a small
deer head graphic on the antler. My first try was a decal. It worked
out pretty well but wasn't just what I was looking for.
Next, I took one to a local sports shop that does laser engraving on flat
items. Without the attachment to rotate the pen, the results still weren't
what I was looking for.
My last option, not being a very good artist, was to use a woodburning pen.
I marked a small (flat) piece of wood and got acceptable results.
When I tried on deer antler (both finished and unfinished) I couldn't make
a mark.
I'm using a $13 woodburning tool from Walmart and don't really want to
invest in a $100+ pyrographic tool unless I knew it would do what I wanted.
Sorry for the long post, but has anyone else done this?
Thanks
deer head graphic on the antler. My first try was a decal. It worked
out pretty well but wasn't just what I was looking for.
Next, I took one to a local sports shop that does laser engraving on flat
items. Without the attachment to rotate the pen, the results still weren't
what I was looking for.
My last option, not being a very good artist, was to use a woodburning pen.
I marked a small (flat) piece of wood and got acceptable results.
When I tried on deer antler (both finished and unfinished) I couldn't make
a mark.
I'm using a $13 woodburning tool from Walmart and don't really want to
invest in a $100+ pyrographic tool unless I knew it would do what I wanted.
Sorry for the long post, but has anyone else done this?
Thanks