Hand Engraving Journey

[@williamharberts5514]

That "Te Amo" ring is fantastic. The different patterns and engraving styles on it really command a much closer look and attention. The hours and skill it would take to create it are beyond my ability to comprehend.

[@NoteandCompass]

Thank you!~ there is a lot that goes into getting to this point, but I still have much to improve. The amount I had to polish this ring definitely changed the outcome, but we improve with every step we take when our eyes are open. Cheers~

[@nikhdes]

You, Sir... are truly 'multifaceted' (see what I did there?) Mad respect for the mad pirate!!

[@JustinKPrim]

It’s always a pleasure to see what you’ve been up to and to appreciate your dedication to your craft. Good luck and I hope we can collaborate on something soon.

[@GemologyforSchmucks]

Thank you, Justin. I appreciate that especially from a fellow fiend of learning 🙏

[@NoteandCompass]

@@GemologyforSchmucks yah, what that one said.

[@ColeenCreeden]

Your practice has really improved your engraving skills. The rings were beautifully done and will be treasured. My practice plates for bead setting are still rough. I just need to put in the time to improve but I got distracted by sand casting. So much to learn!

[@NoteandCompass]

Thank you for your kind words. There is indeed so much to learn. I suppose one of our major challenges is to decide what we want to learn enough to keep learning in a similar trajectory. I struggle with that part XD. I'm glad to find that engraving and stone setting give me the warm fuzzies when I finish a project, so i'll keep working on those... and some others... HAH!

[@Liburni]

I'm far from that skill, but I'll slowly learn.

[@NoteandCompass]

The game is the fun isn't it? being on the way to the goal is perhaps what we're looking for.

[@edarddragon]

engraving really is so cool

[@NoteandCompass]

I agree with this~

[@SnowTiger45]

There is also Rotary Tool Engraving. I have an engraver that spins at 400,000 RPM ! It's the size of a fat writing pen, uses no oil and sounds like a tiny, jet engine due to the internal turbine. It's pneumatic and thus is powered by compressed air and the speed is controlled with a foot pedal. With the right bits, it can engrave Glass, Metals & Stone. Sadly, I've never really had time to use it much.

[@NoteandCompass]

Lots of cool tech, and each with a different effect~

[@roberthamblett9619]

Why bother with flint knapping. Blacksmithing or any craft then? Oh right, because they ARE crafts. And can't be replicated by ones and zeros.

[@NoteandCompass]

Cheers to crafts~!