The Original Easy Etcher - Includes 10 Stencils - Portable Precision Engraving Pen - DIY Engraving Tool - Electric Engraver Etching Craft Scribe - Jewelry, Metal, Glass, Leather, Wood Carving Tools

I etched a poem onto a mirror and at first it worked well. Comfortable and easy to use and it came with different attachments and stencils. Unfortunately, the tip is no longer secure so the whole pen is useless.

I have used this item for about 3 hours since I bought it. It stopped working today. I put in new batteries but the motor would not turn unless I turned it by hand first. Then when it started it had no power, the slightest touch on a piece of wood caused it to stop. As it is one day after the return window closed, I do not expect to have any response from the seller. Waste of money.

I draw and paint a little but have never ventured into etching territory. The tool itself is solid and VERY easy to use. The location of the button to operate the engraver feels natural and the grip is comfortable, which is something I was worried about as my hand cramps really easily. The button doesn’t require much to push, but I don’t worry it’ll accidentally turn on if I brush it or set it down too hard. I’m clumsy so this is nice, lol. It only takes two AAA batteries (not included) to power it, which is convenient.I tried it out on my wooden desk, a glass bottle and a metal lamp stand and it worked great on each one. You get an extra tip and stencils; which I have had fun using to decorate my desk. There is a pretty good variety of stencils and they are super cute😊. I was pleasantly surprised that the stencils hold up so well when using the engraver.What I like best is that it is SO beginner friendly! The instructions were clear and simple and it works great. The price is really inexpensive which nice, especially right now. I’m thinking about buying one for my boyfriend to play with too. I highly recommend the Easy Etcher, especially if you’re a beginner and not looking to spend a fortune. 😊

Not good for heavy duty stuff but better for smaller lighter pieces

I was looking for an engraver that was easy to use and not cumbersome. I have a Dremel and a Bosch multi tool but they’re really bulky for when I want to do something “refined” on a material like writing my initials or doing a design. I have little hands and I just feel like a clutz with those. I gave this engraver a try due mostly to it being very portable and looked like it could just be held like a pencil.The engraver comes in easy to open packaging (if you’ve bought stuff on Amazon before, you know why this is important 😊). The directions are a one pager on the back of the package and concisely written. It uses 2 AAA batteries and comes with two engraving tips (they’re the same tip, one is just a replacement). There is also a tiny screwdriver to use when you switch out the tips. I switched out the tips and it is literally like a 20 second process, very smooth and easy.I was correct in thinking that this engraver would be easy to use – you do hold it just like a pencil and “write” your initials on whatever you like. I tried it on a wooden bowl that I wanted to put my initials on and it worked great. I didn’t have to press very hard and it makes very little mess if any (just some dust I wiped off with my finger). It isn’t super loud either. The sound is kind of like a very pissed off gnat 😊 It also comes with a set of stencils which I used on the bowl as well to engrave a little lotus flower just to see what that would look like.I also used it to engrave my initials on my favorite Stanley tape measure because it seems to “walk off” on its own and I mysteriously find it in my relatives’ houses. In any event, I like this little engraver because I can just grab it and engrave something within seconds and it takes up no space in the craft room.A little advice – always do some testing on something you don’t really care about (a scrap piece of wood, metal you don’t care about, etc.). As with all crafting stuff, you need to feel your way with the tool before you go full bore on a material that matters to you.