The Art of Hand Engraving

By Ron Proulx

 

 

 

 

 

         
       

Each piece is centered in engravers block

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Scribe lines are used as guides for the hand engraver

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White Paint is 
applied for layout of 
lettering, logo or crest.

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Each line is hand carved, this process is the same for one letter as it is for a thousand.

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Lines are hand drawn for centering and size.

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This monogram has over one hundred individual hand cuts. 

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Lettering is drawn free hand, there are no temples or machines used

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After hand engraving each piece is machine polished

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Each item is then hand scribed.

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Final step hand engraved jewelry or giftware is steam cleaned.

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Paint is then removed leaving only the scribed marks to begin the hand engraving process.

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Hand engraving is more then personalizing your jewelry or giftware it's an heirloom to be enjoyed for a life time.

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