I’ve felt compelled to find out how to make a certain necklace I have in mind. To make this necklace, I suppose, I must become a jeweler first. Now I’m on the road of trials trying to sharpen a graver. What’s that? Before I even start attempting to engrave, I must learn how to form and sharpen the tool first.
As always, better art results from the acquisition of better “sanding” skills.
Some have been a bit shocked at my temerity trying to do this on my own. My favorite graver guide however offers nothing but help and encouragement. Shaun Hughes obviously has a passion for engraving and he does whatever he can to make it appealing and accessible to the public.
Rio Grande has been helpful as well.