I often get asked how to engrave logs. I love answering this as it involves the dremel, which just so happens to be my favorite tool. I could talk about it for hours.
To make an engraved log candle holder, first get a log that you think has pretty bark. I love trees and love picking out the prettiest logs. Once I find one that is just right, I cut it with the skilsaw. My skilsaw has a 12" blade, so I can cut through about 5 1/2". So much fun!
Once I get the log cut, then I drill the hole for the tea light. Once I finish drilling, I then sand the top and bottom of the candle and get it ready to engrave.
Now the real fun begins! I freehand on the log whatever I need to have engraved. Writing on tree bark is not easy, but it can be done with just a little bit of effort. 
When I like how it looks, I fire up the dremel. I set the dremel on the highest speed and start engraving. Oh, I always wear goggles and a face mask as I don't like getting things in my eyes or in my lungs that should not be there. I would suggest the same for you. 
You will find that sometimes it is easier to turn the log than to try to maneuver the dremel. To each their own, but I will turn the log around many, many times just to get around a corner.
Once you are finished, you will have a very pretty, personalized, engraved log candle holder. 
Dust it off and add a clear coat and wha-laa!
Your own engraved log candle holder.
Cindy Breninger
Deerwood Creek Gifts
www.etsy.com/shop/DeerwoodCreekGifts
2 comments:
Thanks for sharing! Power tools are so much fun aren't they? You make such pretty things.
neat,thanks for sharing!! must be so much fun especially with endless inspirations!!! i love your candle holders!!
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