Rotary Tool vs. Impact Engraver (Just in case...)
FWIW, I don't think a rotary tool would work very well for engraving, with or without a template or guide. In particular, a rotary tool would be prone to chattering and/or 'walking' along the work surface − plus eating any template/guide that might get in the way.
A rotary tool excels at cutting and grinding.
In contrast, an impact tool (like the Dremel 290-01 mentioned above) is much more amenable to engraving.
If making it 'look good' is the goal, using the 'right' tool would probably help.
HTH 
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