Basic Western Engraving
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Dates 04/30 – 05/04 09/17 – 09/21 |
Instructor(s) Diane Scalese Jeremiah Watt |
| Division Metal Engraving |
Skill Basic |
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| Project No project |
Location Emporia, Kansas, USA |
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| Cost $ 765 |
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Course Description
Western style engraving, though seemingly straightforward, can be needlessly difficult without the right help. This GRS course will teach the process of creating the scrolls, flowers, and leaves that form the timeless style of Western engraving. Instructors cover the essential techniques used in trophy belt buckles, saddle and tack trim, bits and spurs, and Western jewelry. This course is also excellent for any jeweler who would like to add bright cutting to their custom creations, as the same techniques are used to embellish rings and other fine jewelry.
Course Objectives
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Western style engraving, though seemingly straightforward, can be needlessly difficult without the right help. This GRS course will teach the process of creating the scrolls, flowers, and leaves that form the timeless style of Western engraving. Instructors cover the essential techniques used in trophy belt buckles, saddle and tack trim, bits and spurs, and Western jewelry. This course is also excellent for any jeweler who would like to add bright cutting to their custom creations, as the same techniques are used to embellish rings and other fine jewelry.
Course Objectives
- Correct setup of workstation
- Operating common classroom tools
- Theory and practice of basic tool geometry and sharpening
- Shaping tools and bench grinder operation
- Surface preparation
- Layout and design
- Transferring designs to a surface
- Line cutting techniques
- Workholding fixtures and devices
- Business practices and pricing work (varies by instructor)
- Planning for curved surfaces and managing workpiece obstacles
- Executing wriggle cuts and bright cuts
- Engraving flowers and leaves
- Shading techniques and backgrounds
Prerequisites
No prerequisites.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
