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Etching Masterclass — Portrait Shading
Learn the Dremel etching technique I use for realistic portrait carvings, including depth control and the three-layer shading method.
This one’s for the experienced carvers. I break down exactly how I achieve photo-realistic shading using nothing but depth variation.
Topics covered:
- Dremel bit selection and speed settings
- Mapping your design into light, mid, and dark zones
- How to recover from going too deep
- Lighting setup to make etched designs pop