DWdame
Member
Hi all -
I'm new here. *wave* I'm a beginning metalworker making basic piercing & cut-out accessories and jewelry.
I would love to expand my design capabilities by being able to engrave basic details onto my flat pieces.
For instance: if I cut out something like, I dunno, a bunny charm- i'd want to be able to engrave a simple circle for an eye, and add a line along the inside of an ear. Just really simple stuff.
But for the life of me - I cannot find any info on super-basic engraving. It is apparently quite the hoarded secret. While I'm sure I could eventually get into it, I don't feel the need to carve anything like elaborate scroll-work at the moment.
I certainly can't shell for a powered engraver. I'm fine with learning hammering (I also do leathercraft), but I'd especially like to learn to use a push graver.
Any nuggets of wisdom would be gathered up with the deepest appreciation
P.S. this forum is awesome. Sort of reminds me of leatherworker.net.
I'm new here. *wave* I'm a beginning metalworker making basic piercing & cut-out accessories and jewelry.
I would love to expand my design capabilities by being able to engrave basic details onto my flat pieces.
For instance: if I cut out something like, I dunno, a bunny charm- i'd want to be able to engrave a simple circle for an eye, and add a line along the inside of an ear. Just really simple stuff.
But for the life of me - I cannot find any info on super-basic engraving. It is apparently quite the hoarded secret. While I'm sure I could eventually get into it, I don't feel the need to carve anything like elaborate scroll-work at the moment.
I certainly can't shell for a powered engraver. I'm fine with learning hammering (I also do leathercraft), but I'd especially like to learn to use a push graver.
Any nuggets of wisdom would be gathered up with the deepest appreciation
P.S. this forum is awesome. Sort of reminds me of leatherworker.net.