How to Carve Rocks | Basic Guide to Stone Engraving

How I carve rocks! Here are some basics to engraving stones. All you need is a rotary tool... not necessarily a fancy dremel. Mine is a WEN from Amazon for like $30. You need some rocks and some safety equipment. No one needs to be loosing an eye.

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[beththebuilder]

Hey rock carvers, I’ve set up a Patreon with extra content if you want to support me that way! Otherwise keep watching I’ll be doing a new rock carving video 🤘
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[jmh]

The ironic thing about this is that I have been thinking about carving rocks and did not even realize that I had the right tools to do so! good timing! good video! Thanks!

[ScooterDoge]

“I don’t know, I’m just a Magpie...or something” I get you, I steal rocks too.

[BusyBeeCompany]

I always recommend the best masks for stone, as an ex stonemason retired through disability and another downside of my years of working with stone is silicosis which is a degree of my lungs are filled with stone dust, sand stone, granite, marble, glass, all the stone I worked with has got inside even through n95 masks so the better the quality the less residue in your lungs to worry about 20 years down the line.

[TheSamoanWatchman]

Just got back from visiting Utah for the first time. I brought back a sack of rocks, and now im looking on Youtube to see what I can do with them. Glad I found your video!

[lopez]

I've been wanting to get into carving rocks for years now. Finally decided to give it a go! I bought a rotary tool and just about to get going with it! Would love to see which bits do what! I know I could just play around with it myself but I use videos like these for guidance! Subscribed!

[cesarvidelac]

Star trek poster in the background, dremel, teaching how to carve rocks (for real)... subscribed 💖

[jakobborden]

I'm a stone Carver and I fabricate granite and marble countertops good to see other people doing it to

[shastastan]

Thanks, Beth. Those are good tips. I like rocks, too, and have rock tumblers. I also like to make cabachons. It's just a hobby and not commercial. Here's a tip for you. I got some sintered bits. They are not just diamond coated. The burr is solid with diamond grit not just the surface. They are not cheap, but they last quite awhile. I got mine on Amazon. Just

[ScooterDoge]

I just got my diamond tip tools in the mail so I’m looking up how to work with stone and after watching just a few seconds in about five videos your introduction was so great and I already really like you so now let’s do that

[COEYRN]

I live in Ontario, and went to see my aunt Uncle in BC on Salt Spring Island. . I collected about 20 different rocks, and when I say different i mean different. Not even one rock resembles another one. They're all gorgeous. But I never once thought of carving them so i'm interested to see what I can do.
In true YouTube form, " OK now guys let's go, let's see what we can do"

[Slimpawws]

I recently happened upon some extra cash, and I decided to throw it at a new Dremel. I am a Rockhound, so I figured I'd give it a try. Thanks for the informative video, and I literally laughed with glee when you pulled out the chalk pencil, I randomly grabbed one thinking it might work. 😆😁

[vrgcustomcarpentry]

Thank you for posting this. I was searching how to carve rocks because a friend of mine's puppy passed away and I need to curve them something. So I'm off to steal a rock and start carving. Just need to finish my coffee first.

[Porquefi]

I just found your videos and by far the most useful by far. Thank you for sharing 😁

[whatchadoinwhatchadoin]

Having watchd his as one of my first tutorials on carving stone, 6:15 step off, is great!

Thank you for wise tips. Subscribed & cant wait ti watch more.

[chpmfjk]

Idk why but the feeling of finding a good lookin Rock is unrivaled.

[mandybell]

Thank you for this fun and informative video ! Very good ! ❤

[PourMeAnother]

Haha, Magpie!! So funny, new supporter!!

[buf]

Very cool. Thanks for posting. I’ve been thinking about trying this out

[TBSxDRUMS]

I bought a rotary tool I intended to use to enhance my wood carving abilities, but it doesn't seem to do anything useful. I think it was meant for metals and harder mediums, so maybe I can expand into the rock hobby lol. I've been collecting rocks and minerals since 2009, so I have plenty on hand to experiment with. Thanks for the video! Looks like something I could do!