[Jewelry making - Article 00127] - Re: [Orchid] Engraving curved lines

[Bill Wismar]

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>         I've been trying to make some scroll designs on my hollow
>     bangles and earrings and I have had good success 

    I will start with a first of all, also, I am not a good engraver but
    my father was an expert engraver and I watched him many an hour. 
    What I did learn was engraving is an art in its self and takes many
    years to master.  I am not going to say it is impossible to make nice
    curved lines without an engraving block but it is almost impossible
    to make nice curved lines without an engraving block.  Most of the
    curve is made by moving the block and graver at the same time.  Also
    if the graver is not ground to the right angle and very sharp, you
    will not get a good curve.  My mistake still, is to try to cut too
    deep ( i think from years of flat setting and bright cutting),
    decorative engraving is not very deep.  Also a lot of engraving uses
    multiple cuts from different gravers to achieve the desired effect
    one wants.  Spend a lot of time sharpening your gravers, get some
    brass or copper sheet and practice, practice, practice.  My father
    was an apprentice for 2 years before he was allowed to even touch
    jewelry. 

    PS  get a good supply of Band-Aids the finger jabs never go away.
    Bill Wismar www.wismargallery.com

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