hoodswigler
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Hello everyone! I have just started getting into lost wax casting and have been teaching myself for the most part. I have gotten to a point where I can carve a basic ring shape but now I want to start engraving designs on it.
I know some people engrave the designs after they are cast in metal, but seeing as how I have no experience engraving I'd like to try engraving in the wax first. Also, most people now use a pneumatic graver, which I definitely can't afford right now.
I am looking to purchase a few hand gravers but I have no idea what shape or size I should purchase. Here is a link to what type of designs I'd like to accomplish http://juliocuellarhandmade.com/collections/2015
Also, I know there is a process to adding the graver to the handle and I don't have a bench grinder or vise. I found these adjustable handles. Anyone have any experience with them? https://contenti.com/adjustable-graver-handles
I know an onglette graver is probably a good place to start I just don't know which size or sizes to purchase. Any advise would be great. Thank you!!
I know some people engrave the designs after they are cast in metal, but seeing as how I have no experience engraving I'd like to try engraving in the wax first. Also, most people now use a pneumatic graver, which I definitely can't afford right now.
I am looking to purchase a few hand gravers but I have no idea what shape or size I should purchase. Here is a link to what type of designs I'd like to accomplish http://juliocuellarhandmade.com/collections/2015
Also, I know there is a process to adding the graver to the handle and I don't have a bench grinder or vise. I found these adjustable handles. Anyone have any experience with them? https://contenti.com/adjustable-graver-handles
I know an onglette graver is probably a good place to start I just don't know which size or sizes to purchase. Any advise would be great. Thank you!!