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A gold pen works best between firings, although it will come out a little grainy. Or use Paradise paints. Personally, I like to use a dremel with a diamond bit and engrave my name after everything is done - it's just more subtle. Some people put a little symbol for their name, like a heart, cut from 1/4 fiber paper and put it under the piece on the last firing. (Can't put it between layers 'cause you'd never get it out!) Just some thoughts - hope it helps.
PS I suggest NOT putting a date on anything you plan on selling!
PS I suggest NOT putting a date on anything you plan on selling!
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Try the FERRO Ceramic GoldRush Pen. I haven't bought tem directly, only purchased them from a former instructor so I can't tell you where to get them. They work wll until the felt tip wears out.
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A Dremel or Foredom tool with a diamond bit will work. Most stained glass stores also sell inexpensive engraving tools.cephas wrote:We want to sign/engrave our name on our clear glass work. We want it to be very small but legible. Does anyone know of a great tool for performing this? Thank you. Sheryl
The faster the bit spins the easier it will be to control -- which is why something like "Turbo Carver" (http://www.turbocarver.com) -- which spins at 450,000 times each minute -- is ideal. It is also pricey and probably not worth it if all you are using it for is to sign work.
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I got a ferro pen from Fusion Headquarters (http://www.fusionheadquarters.com). They recommend firing on top or between layers to 1050-1150 degrees F.
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Dates
Dating a piece is not a good idea - Date Codes Are. It allow you to not only authenticate a piece as your but also gives a date of creation.
day 1=a 2=b 3=c
month 1=12 2=11 3=10
year w=2001 y=2002 z=2010
V12S = 1/12/2004
You have to be consistant and it can be any combination you want.
day 1=a 2=b 3=c
month 1=12 2=11 3=10
year w=2001 y=2002 z=2010
V12S = 1/12/2004
You have to be consistant and it can be any combination you want.
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Edition number?
In graphic art the prints are signed and numbered.
In sculpture, too it is customary to number
the pieced like 8/12.
I have used this for small edition slumps.
When you say that date is detrimental,
how is it with edition number?
-lauri
In sculpture, too it is customary to number
the pieced like 8/12.
I have used this for small edition slumps.
When you say that date is detrimental,
how is it with edition number?
-lauri