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    Pricing

    In a conundrum, the old problem of pricing ones work. I just want to see what or how everybody is pricing their work. This seems to be a topic that a lot of folks do not want to talk about. How much per hour is the normal charge to engrave with gold and copper inlay?
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    Liner Gravers

    Personally I never use a line graver on single line engraving such as guns or knifes. The line graver`s will not give you the desired shading that is needed to make it stand out and give it depth. I learned to use the line graver`s on what is called the western bright cut style. This is a style...
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    Help, please: Beginner

    After years of engraving everything from saddle silver to trophy buckles, knifes and a few guns, the one thing that I have learned is that the stuff that looked and sold the best did not have the best engraving on it, but had outstanding design. It is the art work and design that has stood out...
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    Beginner looking for a class.

    Texas Engraving School has a variety of classes from beginners to advanced. Western bright cut to engraving guns and gold inlay.
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    Buckle loop hinge

    Sierra Jewelry supply on Etsy has the western buckle flap.
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