[astrajewelry]

Hi. I have been a jeweler for almost 30 years (since art school) and last October took an engraving class. About 8 years ago I designed and began making a line of work that is fabricated sterling or gold with braided horse hair set in the metal. I do the metal work and the braiding myself. As this line gained a wider audience, I began going out west (I live in Virginia) to market and sell the work. There I became interested in engraving as a result of my fascination with bits and spurs. I have specific ideas about incorporating engraving into my work, but am still just in the kintergarden stage. My husband, a metal artist and sculptor of 32 years, is beginning to take an interest in knife making. We do not usually "work" together, but I may even attempt to engrave some knife handles for Tom. Thank all of you who take the time to post information about how to do things.