Hiya,
I am enjoying lurking and learning. I am grateful for all the skill demonstrated by those who post. The work I see is truly inspirational.
I am a scientist by day, artist by weekend. I have been doing some jewelry and lapidary work for awhile and have carved wood and stone for a long time, but only started engraving about 4 months ago. I wanted to bead set some stones and started playing with hand gravers. It has exploded into a passion.
I have some of my pieces in an etsy shop, if it is inappropriate to post a link I apologize and will understand if it is removed
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JelliesJewelry
And I am just getting comfy with cutting sterling and copper. Saving nickels for buying a pneumatic assist someday.
Best wishes and thanks for the selfless sharing of info and encouragement!
Jack