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Old 07-07-2008, 09:36 AM
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Default Paul's Contest Submission on learning lettering Engraving

(If you would like to comment on this submission, you may do so by posting a reply in this thread. Thanks! Kaitlin)


Hi all

I will be receiving, my new classic airgraver, within the week, and will finally have the set up to have a bit of a play
I would like to engrave lettering in my work, and so will show my progress in this thread towards this goal over the allocated time. I Know this is not as exciting as a gun or knife, but I believe its good practice for a learner, and not a bad bread and butter skill as well

While I am waiting for the graver, I have been reading up on the subject in both the "The jewelry engravers manual" and "Meeks" books plus watching Don Glasers tapes.

I think I will start of with the classic script lettering.

Over the next few days I will cut some angle templates, and practice drawing the letters to get a feel of there shape.

Reply's, Help, or Suggestions most welcome, in the main forum.

Yours Paul