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Presentation Piece
Hello all, This is an Argentium silver presentation piece for my nephew who is to be married in October. They asked for a “beachy†theme. It incorporates chasing, repousse and engraving. It measures 8â€x6†on 22 Gauge sheet. The engraving was all done using a 39 flat...- Baygraver
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- argentium chasing repousse
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- Forum: Hand Engraving Forum
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Graver steel preparation
I have been using some liner gravers from EC Muller and am beginning to think they come in an annealed (soft) state. This is because they seem to lose their edge rather quickly in soft metals, like copper and brass. I’ve emailed them via their website, but so far no answer. I remember...- Baygraver
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- anneal gravers hardening steel tempering
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- Forum: Hand Engraving Forum
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What's this!
Hi all, One of the advantages of have a studio in a silversmith/restoration shop is that you get to inspect all the items that come through for a while. I want to share this three foot diameter brass tray with you and ask if anyone can provide further information as to its origins. My...- Baygraver
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- brass engraving
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- Forum: Hand Engraving Forum
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New tools; new possibilities
Hello all, I’ve taken a particular interest in engraved calligraphy. I’d like to raise a point that I haven’t seen expressed. I’ve carefully studied the directions for cuts of letters (slanted script) in Meek’s and others’ books. Certainly, this can be helpful but IMHO, I...- Baygraver
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- calligraphy lettering slanted script
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- Forum: Hand Engraving Forum
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