I have figured out how to use a combination of engraving and sculpting to replicate the look of chasing and repousse but on a much smaller scale, achieving details that I wasn’t able to get with just chasing.
Read MoreI have been working to incorporate my new engraving skills into my work, trying to figure out exactly where it fits. I made the same pair of earrings, one using chasing and repousse and another with engraving, to see the difference side by side.
Read MoreLearning to engrave is very difficult, but with Sam Alfano’s pendant kit the artwork is taken care of so one can simply concentrate on the cutting.
Read MoreAfter a year and half of studying and practicing, I am very excited to be incorporating hand engraving into my work!
Read MoreI just love when ideas and techniques come together so organically, like they are just meant to be!
Read MoreA quick update on my engraving progress and my new favorite tool.
Read MoreIn between my other projects, I’ve been working on engraving. Well, I think it’s safe to say I’ve become rather obsessed with engraving.
Read MoreI thought I’d write a quick bonus post and give an update about my ongong engraving practice. So much of what I do requires hammering, I know that can get annoying for the rest of the family. So, I’ve decided to spend more time working on push engraving for now.
Read MoreThis is a blog post about my first attempts at learning engraving, specifically hammer and chisel engraving.
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