Basic Western Engraving
The Scrolls, Flowers, and Leaves of a Timeless Style
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, tips, keepers, and western jewelry.
This course is also excellent for any jeweler who works in silver.
Learning Objectives
- Correct setup of each person’s workstation
- How to operate common classroom tools
- Distinguishing gravers and their use
- Theory and practice of basic tool sharpening
- Shaping gravers; bench grinder operation
- Developing consistent graver control with individual practice cuts
- How to lay out and design western scrolls and borders
- Planning for curved surfaces and managing workpiece obstacles
- Executing wriggle cuts and bright cuts
- Engraving flowers and leaves
- Shading techniques and backgrounds
- Using jigs, fixtures and other holding devices
Prerequisites
None.
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