What to do with a Dremel (or a Black&Decker RTX tool)

For Christmas, Emily gave Kelson a Black&Decker version of the Dremel. It is, on the whole, a little bit better of a product, actually. It has an increased rpm range, and it is a bit easier to grip for doing fine detailing work. It is also compatible with most every Dremel accessory, which is convenient.

Emily also gave Kelson a starter kit with a whole bunch of different bits. There are bits for sanding, cutting, engraving, polishing, drilling, scouring/grinding, etc. And the different bits are for different material hardness. We experimented on a few different materials - wood, metal, glass.

Emily's first experiment was with a scouring bit in order to combat the unsightly stovetop drip pans.

BEFORE

AFTER

And then Kelson got to work beginning his art career. He has started out doing some simple work, tracing designs and then etching them with a dremel bit. For his first project...

"Joseph Smith and the Nauvoo Temple" in pinewood

"Tiger Stencil" on aluminum cookie sheet

Emily also got in on this game.

"Butterfly and Emily Mosier" on aluminum cookie sheet

Then Emily discovered glass. Glass, we found, is more forgiving and more pliable and workable than metal.

Finally, Kelson discovered glass.

And liked it.

And liked Emily.

The End.