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Most people will agree that the best presents are those that come from the heart. With a little time, your trusted Dremel tools and some skilled advice from the Dremel Experts, you can turn a ho-hum gift into a creative, personalized present that will have your loved ones cheering this holiday season.Put your artistic vision to use by turning a simple, fragrant candle into an eye-catching decoration. For this project, you will need a plain candle, a No. 2 pencil, a piece of paper, a foam brush, candle paint in your favorite color, a Dremel rotary tool and a 107 Engraving Cutter. Once your supplies are in order, follow these tips from the Dremel Experts:
- Cut a piece of paper to match the height and diameter of your candle. On one side, draw or trace the design you’d like to engrave on your candle. Shade the other side completely with pencil lead.
- Wrap the stencil around the candle with the design facing outward until both ends of the stencil meet, then place tape at the top and bottom of the joining section of the stencil.
- Use a No. 2 pencil to firmly trace all line art on the stencil. Applying pressure will transfer the design onto your candle. Remove the stencil when finished.
- Carve over the transferred stencil design on the candle using a Dremel rotary tool with the No. 107 Engraving Cutter. Use a steady, continuous motion during your carving process.
- After carving is finished, apply a small amount of paint to the beveled section of your foam brush. Move in an upward direction along the length of the candle until you achieve a desired texture. Continue this process until you have covered the entire candle.
- Find an image to be transferred to the glass, then secure your glass pane over the image using masking tape.
- Use a Dremel rotary tool on low and medium speeds (Dremel Experts recommend 25,000 rpm) to carefully trace the image located underneath the glass with small strokes.
- When etching glass, remember that the diamond points will provide the finest line, the silicone carbide stones will provide the thickest line and the tungsten carbide lines will provide the deepest line.
Pull, twist and release is all it takes to use the EZ Lock Mandrel System’s new accessories with Dremel rotary tools. The revolutionary EZ Lock Mandrel System, a one-piece mandrel designed to eliminate the need for a screw and screwdriver to change accessories, expanded its line-up recently with the addition of the EZ544 EZ Lock 1-1/2-Inch Carbide Cutting Wheel, EZ545 EZ Lock 1-1/2-Inch Diamond Wheel and EZ409 EZ Lock 1-1/2-Inch Thin Cut Wheel. Compatible with all Dremel rotary tools, the new accessories increase the range of the EZ Lock System, allowing users to take on tile, masonry, wood, laminate and metal cutting projects.The EZ Lock expansion accessories are available online and at most hardware and home improvement centers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $9.99 to $19.99. The EZ Lock Starter Kit, which includes the EZ Lock Mandrel and five reinforced cutoff wheels, is also currently available for $14.99 for new EZ Lock users.
Dremel Duo™ Two-Tool Kit
We gave readers a sneak peak of the Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kit in September, which features a handy combination of the Dremel Stylus™ cordless rotary tool and brand-new Dremel Driver™ cordless screwdriver. It’s the perfect kit to keep on hand for tackling all home improvement and repair projects that pop up. The new kit officially launched this month - look for it on store shelves now!
Question:
We have company coming over for a holiday get-together next month. Do you have any suggestions for quick ways we can spruce up our home and clear away clutter in the next few weeks?~Al and Dee H., via e-mail
Answer:
One of the quickest ways to make messes disappear from out in the open is to store necessities behind closed doors. To create more storage space inside your closets, install shelves. You’ll be surprised how much extra room you’ll have for storage! Coated wire shelving kits can be easily custom-fit to your exact closet dimensions. Begin by measuring the width of your closet space and mark the measurement directly onto the shelf. Secure the shelf to your work area to prevent movement and use a rotary tool with a cut-off wheel, such as EZ456 EZ Lock 1-1/2-Inch Cut-off Wheel, to make your cuts. Depending on the amount of shelving you need to cut, you may use more than one wheel. Luckily, wheel changes are quick and easy with the EZ Lock System. Next, smooth new edges with the 932 Aluminum Oxide Grinding Stone, or a coarse band and drum sander accessory, such as the 407 ½-Inch Sanding Drum, then finish by securing the shelves to your wall using a Dremel Driver.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Dremel Experts via e-mail or at 800.437.3635. We can be reached Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST.
Call for Holiday Projects
From etching ornaments to hanging holly, Dremel tools help users prepare for the holidays with festive, fun projects. We’re looking for unique holiday project ideas to share with other Dremel enthusiasts this season. Send us your favorite holiday project idea that can be completed using a Dremel tool and we’ll send the first five e-mail respondents a Dremel Driver. An image must accompany the project idea to be considered.
Receive a Free Multi-Tool with the Purchase of a Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kit
As a thank-you to our loyal customers, the Dremel brand would like to reward each customer who purchases a Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kit between November 1, 2007, and December 31, 2007, with a free Multi-Tool to help with in-a-pinch projects around the house. To receive the free Multi-Tool, customers must complete the Dremel Duo Free Multi-Tool rebate form, then mail the rebate form, original tool receipt with an arrow pointing to the qualifying Dremel purchase and original UPC from the Dremel Duo Two-Tool Kit package by January 31, 2008, to:
Dremel Duo Kit Offer
Dremel, 4915 21st Street
Racine, WI 53406
Stay tuned for more Dremel news throughout 2007.
Dremel.com offers more than tool facts and projects – it’s an interactive community. Visit the Projects and Community section to provide your own insights, get answers to your questions and show off your creations. The Customer Gallery offers a place to post your Dremel creations for others to see, and the Message Board is a great forum for inspiration and advice from other Dremel owners and product managers. Visit today!
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