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Old 03-21-2009, 05:24 PM
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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.
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Old 03-21-2009, 06:52 PM
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Lot of good info here, how about some pictures of your work
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Old 03-22-2009, 04:21 AM
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Welcome, Yea I like to see some of your work, sounds interesting...
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Old 03-22-2009, 03:53 PM
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Hello astrajewelry,
Welcome to the forum of engraving addiction!
I also braid horsehair, nothing too elaborate, just some simple bracelets and keyfobs. There is a picture of one of my bracelets in my album of 'other work'. It is bangle style, and made from the tail hair of a champion reining horse. The man it was made for wears it every day.
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Old 03-22-2009, 11:00 PM
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you tease us with words ! please us with a few fotos ! please
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