Engraving signature on white fused glass art

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LCS
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Engraving signature on white fused glass art

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I have engraved my signature on a white fused art piece and it does not show up. Anyone suggestions would be appreciated.
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Re: Engraving signature on white fused glass art

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Rub some acrylic paint in the area you engraved. The paint will go into the engraved area and you can wipe the rest off the surface.

Use any color except white, of course!
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Re: Engraving signature on white fused glass art

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metal sharpie pen same method
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Re: Engraving signature on white fused glass art

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I have been using a pen and "ink" to sign my work for years, I tried a Dremel and diamond scriber and was terrible with both.

As per Elskus, I mix Reusche black with clove oil to make "ink". A tiny jar lasts years. Use the "ink" and a simple nib pen to write whatever you wish on the top or bottom surface. It is the very last step before putting the piece in for the slump. Reusche's fuses at slumping temps. I use 1250°F.

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Jim, the key is a 30 or 35,000 RPM Dremel. Slower speeds do not allow you to write smoothly. I use a small cylindrical bit held just like a pen for an almost invisible but still readable line. I sign the backs of earrings that way. Customers love it.
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Re: Engraving signature on white fused glass art

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I use the method described by Jim, and taught to me by Albin Elskus: Reusche mixed in clove oil and fired. Non-fired colour additions are vulnerable to being cleaned off. Engraving is a one-shot commitment. Get it wrong and you can't wipe it off.

A painted and fired signature will last the life of the glass.
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