Hot Wire Foam Factory's Engraving Tool
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- Review of the Engraving Tool sent from Hot Wire Foam Factory complimentary. First off, I loved it! This video shows three different uses of the tool on my latest tombstones: Detail carving, embossing and epitaph cutting. hotwirefoamfact...
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Terra you are a tombstone queen! I really enjoy watching you work on your tombstones. They are all outstanding pieces of art! Once again great job!
Just started watching you uploads from the first upload you done. Damn Girl! You have so many skills and at so high a quality. You design for your tomb stone are so imaginative, I want to go back and make more tomb stone again.
Love all your stuff, Thank for sharing.
I love my HWFF engraver. That was one of the first tools i ever bought from them. Great tool.
And holly crap...your tombstones just keep getting better. I bow to the queen!
Thanks Dave! Yeah, the lady over at HWFF was seriously saying, "Well, if you really liked the Hot Knife your gonna LUV the Engraver". She was right! By the way, congrats on being featured over there. Saw it in my email this morning.
So glad they can help and your dance show sounds like a hoot! I'm just a housewife that found a calling it seems. Just love making props! I've learned by wathicng other tutorials and also trial and error.
Laura sang your praises at WCHC. You truly are the HWFF master of Haunters.
You know, I was going to buy the stuff myself a few years back but was too chicken to pull the trigger. Was afraid I wasn't going to find a good use for it. Damn glad I had hesitated ;)
It depends on the size of the font. For tiny fonts the engraver is great. For larger fonts the Dremel is nicer to use because it's easier to control the depth and keep it consitant. But, I heard the they sell an accessory that keeps the distance consistant like what I have for the Dremel.
It depends on how much you'll use it for. The pro version allows you to turn down or up the heat which is pretty important. I like it very much for carving detailed things or tiny epitaphs. But, they are cheaper alternatives though you will get a different effect (Dremel, wood burning tool, eXacto knives). It's your call.
Just came across this video and it was perfect timing because I was about to buy a Dremel, after years of doing foam carving by hand, but am now going to purchase the engraver. Thanks for showing us what it can do!
Did you get it? How are you liking it?
I did get it and have to say I didn't like it. I ended up getting a Dremel. I only had the regular power source (the cheap one) so I think without having the temp control might have been part of the issue. While the Dremel makes more of a mess, I like the end result better.
I've never used the lighter powered one but I think if you wanted to upgrade the power source - that Engraver still might work with it. I still use my Dremel for many tombstones so I think of the Engraver more as a specialty tool anyway. Plus, I used the Dremel exclusively for years and never missed having a Hot Knife.
Honestly, I didn't want to pay the price for the upgraded power source.
I don't know why I waited this long to get a Dremel. After hand-carving for all these years, it makes it so much easier even if it does make a mess! :)
Completely understand. It's very expensive.
Omg! I just started out with polystyrene for dioramas and ram across your channel. This is the best...I am going to get a mask and run amok with my hot tools! That Rabe raven stone is beautiful! I had a pet crow that I rescued and he was with me for years! I wish I had had a beautiful stone like this to put near his grave (I don't think it would withstand Scottish weather but I could have it close by in the summer house.
That's great! You will have some fun and welcome to your new addiction :)
Wow, well thanks :) I've been making them since 2008. Usually make 3 a year and they are all given away. One of these days I'm going to make some more for me :)
I have an old cheap wood burning tool that I used for cutting Funkins and it did cut those good but the handle got really HOT and thus painful ;) Haven't tested it on foam but several people have commented that's what they use. Hey, worth a shot - worse case - you have a new woodburning tool :)
Terra,
Just wanted to tell you that you - are awesome, and you have inspired me to try and make my own tombstone. How long have you been making these wonderfully artful "Carvings"? You are so talented and I Love, love, love your tutorials! Thank you so much for sharing these with us!
About how long does it take to complete a tombstone like the one you are working on in this video? Do you by chance sell any of your creations? Wow, that is so nice of you to give these away...lucky, lucky recipients - your family and friends must love you! You could get a job in the special effects industry and make yourself a fortune! Thank you again for these videos, they made my day!
You didn't see me hesitating a VERY long time before the first cut into the feather. Was pretty intimidated but as soon as I tried the first carve (on the tiniest feather on the board) I was like Hellz Yeah! and went to town.
I don't know if this particular mask is good for the fumes but it's the one you get from Lowe's (3M 6200). I figure it probably helps though and I find this mask more comfortable to wear then the paper ones. The paper ones fog up my glasses too. I wear this mask for everything.
Wow! All these videos are awesome! You are fantastic!
Been planing to buy that ever sense I traced out the over complicated tombstone. I'm not even going to try the previous method O was planning.
Thank you very much Joiseygal :) :) :)
Good news! I was hoping that it would be an easy - get it the same day alternative to the engraver. Thanks and Happy Halloween :)
Oh, oops! I just put a link in the information section under the video
Thanks for sharing love the tombstones especially the pirate one and that is a great tool i looked into getting one but there a little pricey for my budget and i can’t justify gettinfg one right now maybe in the future
My pleasure :)
i did use my wood burner and it worked well i mean i dont know if when you use the ingraver if it gives a kinda smell after a but of useing it on the foam but it does with mine but it works well on it when i did it with some styro foam and i think i can use it when i start my tomb stones
What a perfect work!
Thank you very much :)
I would think so. Give it a shot on a scrap piece and lemme know.
Your art never cease's to amaze me. Just wonderful. I subscribed to you under my new name. Previously known as FrankW81311 but now hauntguy311 haha.. Anyway keep making wonderful Haunt vids!!
Awsome videos as always (Once Again ) lol :) but i just wanted to add that i did use my wood burner just to try it & it does work. it is way faster yes, So that being said if you don't have the time to go out & buy Foam Factorys ingraving tool this will work in a pinch but the down side of it is you caint ajust your heat so once you get the wood burner hot you just have to be carefull you will go way deep in the foam way fast like i did.OOps heh he. Anyway Keep up the awsome work. we Love ya
Wow, well thank you so very much for saying that :)
I could buy all the tools in the world Couldn't make that. Awesome work!
That is so nice to say. Thank you :)
I’ve been looking for a hot wire hand tool to make smooth cuts on Eva foam for a Halloween costume. I also need something for detailed/ sharp cuts. This is cool
I've never used Eva foam. Hope it cuts great for you.
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What is the name of the foam you use?
@@judichristopher4604 I use either the blue (Lowe's) or pink (Home Depot) foam. It's official name is extruded polystyrene.
Hey Terra, I have always used a wood burning tool for all of my foam engraving, any idea how this tool compares to a wood burning tool? I love all of your work and videos! Keep up the great work.
She did? That's cool to hear :) :) :)
"WOW"
YOU ARE GOOD!!!!!
I love this tool :) I think I will have to run out and buy one .thank you for the information on it.
It is so fun to use and you end up looking around at what else you could carve with it.
Hi what exactly is the model name of the engraver and the power kit please? Is there a link to these products? Thanks!
I used the Precision Engraver using the Variable Power Supply. But, I used this about 13 years ago and they may have made improvements or changes. Here is a link to what they are selling now: hotwirefoamfactory.com/004S_Engraver.html
Do you prefer the hot wire engraver over using a dremel for epitaphs??
Thanks and off to check out your channel :)
Hi I do table top gaming terrain and saw your work and I'm VERY IMPRESSED with your work! I was just curious do you make gaming terrain as well? I've made a 4 wide by 7 foot long by 3 foot high fantasy egyptian pyramid complex but nothing as big as the sculptures you produce. Anyways thanks for sharing your skills with the community:)!
I don't make table top gaming but I've have seen some videos relating to that subject. It's such a cool hobby!
Wow! You are really good! I tend to be a bit of a hard critic. But you and your talent have blown me away! How do you get such perfect lettering ect? Do you use a stencil or pattern or what?
Thank you so much. I design the lettering in Photoshop first using different font styles. Print it out and either use the Hot Knife, Dremel or eXacto knife to depending on the look I need to cut out.
Awesome
Thanks very much :)
I don't know but I'd email Hot Wire Foam Factory and ask them - they should know for sure.
Thanks :)
cool i wonder if my wood burner would be fine i think i can use it
Thanks so very much :) :) :)
What type of mask are you using? I always wanted to use one of these, but I really worry about the fumes.
Good because my Dremel is >< this close to giving up the ghost. It's sooo old ;)
They take about 30 hours to make. No, don't sell them. I make one a year for a Secret Reaper that happens at my home forum - HalloweenForum, and whatever kind of pops up. Thanks for the kudos - got a big head now ;)
i am a plant engineer in a huge foam factory in Dubai, we use the mask because of the smell of the burnt foam and the harmful gasses produced as you know the foam raw material is made of oil products. so for your safety and health its better to wear a mask. Good Luck
I'm not sure you need one. I've heard arguments each way. I like to wear it to be more on the safe side and I don't care for the burning foam smell.
Do you use this engraving tool not only for the carving but also the channels for the PVC pipe and would it be easier than a dremel tool?
I didn't use it for those channels - just the Dremel. You need more of a brute force type of tool for that.
@@Scaryladyvideos Gotcha, thanks
Do you make and sale custom made head stones and if you do how would you go about ordering??????
Thanks Hauntguy and I just subscribed to your new name :)
This is off topic but what bit do you use with the Dremel for the lettering? I haven't started using mine but wanted to know if there's a certain bit that you prefer, thanks for your time
+Steven Hulbert I like the 561 bit that comes with the MultiPurpose Cutting Kit. It's the one that has the groves all the way to the tip: www.dremel.com/en-us/Tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=565#.Vh-loflVhBc
Wow!
Thank you! :)
Cool to hear :) Yes, mine gives off a smell too. I don't like it which is why I wear the mask.
I ordered the tool after I came across this amazing video. But I can't achieve any success. What foam are you using? My hot pen keeps melting my board.
I use pink or blue foam which is called extruded foam (purchased from Home Depot/Lowe's). I haven't used the tool with white foam (beady kind). Is that what you are using?
@@Scaryladyvideos Hi, yes I purchased from craft store two different types they had both white beaded foam. One was "loose" so every time you touch it all the little beads fall off and are all over the house. Then tried the "harder" one but that one is more like plastic and melts immediately. I'm going to go to the store tonight and find the extruded foam and attempt that. Thank you so much for the guidance!
@@jackiebrown2704 No problem at all. I'm guessing that the white beaded foam was too soft for what you are trying to do.
is there a website for this?
This is fantastic.. I am trying to create an Indian style wood carved effect.
This tool is perfect for that. I thought of the tool as more a wood-burning effect anyway.
I'm sorry but I don't sell them. They are given away mostly :)
Would this work on EVA foam?
I would assume that you could use this with EVA foam?
I haven't used it for that foam but ask Hot Wire Tools that question. They are really nice people.
Great vids! What kind of cartridge are you using in your respirator mask?
Thank you :) I use cartridge 60923 which was the strongest one I could find at Lowe's. Not sure if it completely protects you from the fumes but I can't smell them at least :)
Where can I get that engraving tool
I got it at Hot Wire Foam Factory: Engraver hotwirefoamfactory.com/004S_Engraver.html
Can anyone tell me what kind of foam this is and where to find it?
It's called extruded polystyrene...commonly called styrofoam. I got mine from Home Depot in the insulation section. Lowe's sells the same stuff but it's blue.
She isn't scary, seems rather nice
Ah man. My cover is blown, lol!
How do you smoothen the surface so it doesn't look foamy
I used a pottery tool that had a blunt end and I would rub/burnish the area.
Is there a special paint that takes away the grainy texture?
I used two coats of Drylok which always helped lesson the texture. But, it also left a texture behind that I liked.
A soldering iron does the same thing and can be a lot cheaper.
I couldn't find a bit that gave me good detail, unfortunately. Plus, it ran too hot and burned to the point of browning the foam. What model did you use?
Nice art
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do you ever do a step by step instructions or do it on Skype I would pay for help
I do! Here is a link to the written tutorials: www.pinterest.com/terralair/terra-s-props/
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Dang, $125.00.
You can get like 20 piece sets on amazon for $15. BUT....you get what you pay for and I’m sure those kits aren’t near as quality or nice to use as something like this.
Back when this video was made (2012), this was one of the few places that made hot wire cutters. I don't know what the market has now but I would assume there are more choices.
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I actually think your very attractive ... very nice gal !!
Awww, you are sweet :)