Understanding & Executing Assorted Lettering Styles

Get the Course Objectives, Prerequisites and More


Dates
09/24 – 09/28
Instructor(s)
Sam Alfano
Division
Specialty
Skill
Intermediate
Project
Key Fob or Pendant
Location
Emporia, Kansas, USA
Cost
$ 1060
Course Description
Designed for jewelers and engravers who already have a basic engraving foundation, this course specializes in the design, layout, and execution of a variety of lettering, including standard and highly decorative styles. It emphasizes efficiency by using the latest GRS power-assisted tools and versatility by teaching techniques that work on a wide variety of metal surfaces and workpieces. Based on time and student interest, other forms of jewelry engraving may also be covered.

Course Objectives
  • Overview of tools used in this course
  • How graver shape and geometry affects lettering
  • Alignment, spacing, and layout of letters
  • Shading and texturing letters
  • Using the computer to assist layout
  • Workholding techniques, fixtures, and materials
  • Applying serif and sans serif letters
  • Transfer techniques
  • Lettering: Bright Cut Script, Ribbon-Cut Script, Leaf Script, Block, Roman, Micro, Inside Ring Engraving, and Monograms

Prerequisites
This course requires instructor approval for enrollment.
Contact GRS for details.






Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.