Instruction manual

Rub n’ Buff

This simple filler will add class to your engraved items. Many colors are available through your local

craft store. Once the item has been engraved, wipe the glass clean and dry. Add a couple beads

(about the size of a pea), of rub n’ buff to the glass surface. Rub into the image and wipe clean with

a paper towel. Do not leave the rub n’ buff on the surface long or it will become difficult to remove.

NOTE: Imperfections in the glass will pick up the rub n’ buff color as well. Inexpensive bar glass is

notorious to having little marks and dents. Extra work will be needed to get it out of these areas.

Watch for seams that will also pick up the color. Most clear glass items will look better if left un-

filled. The frosted appearance is generally preferred. If you do want to add color to clear glass or

crystal, try the gold colors offered for a classy rich appearance. Rub n’ Buff works great on ceramic

mugs as well.

Grease Pencil

This is a handy tool for temporarily marking an area to be engraved on the glassware. Some wine-

glasses or mugs must be engraved on both sides of the glass. Marking the two sides prior to inserting

the glass into the machine makes alignment easier after one side has been engraved.

Left vs. Right

There are two choices of which side of a mug should be engraved: the side facing toward the person

as they are drinking from the mug or the side facing away. This is really a mater of choice but re-

member to give the customer the option. Remember that once a mug is inserted into the machine

using the jog keys can rotate it.

Engraving Crystal Champagne Flutes

Crystal is as durable as glass in most designs; the problem you may face is that in the shape of a

champagne flute, many times the crystal is very thin. The manufacturing process is set up to create a

very thin delicate wall. This means that special care must be taken when securing the crystal into the

head and tailstock so as not to crush or chip the glass. It’s also important not to engrave deep as this

can cause the glass to become weak and fracture. Experiment with inexpensive crystal until you feel

comfortable with the process.

Hint: When possible, provide your customers with champagne flutes or crystal stemware that you

supply. You can control the quality and durability better and, cut the cost to replace damaged or

defective pieces.

Engraving Wine or Champagne Bottles

The bottle adapter is required for this process.

Champagne and wine bottles make great gifts as well as appropriate additions to gift baskets. Not

everyone cares about the winery that produced the wine or the vintage and often times, part of the

bottles’ mystique and beauty is caused by the label. You can soak off the label to give you the