Sup! Today I'm testing the engraving adapter for the first time on a jewellery piece. Please be easy on me if my technique is wrong or odd - I'm just getting started with this tool! :) I thought it might be interesting to see this different kind of video, where I'm also approaching a tool as a complete newbee. Enjoy watching!

@user-iv2xo3dn5o

3 жыл бұрын

جهاز رائع ومفيد جدا سلمت يداك

@yuihasegawa907

3 жыл бұрын

かさか

@classicuniquegifts9704

3 жыл бұрын

You should check out some of Steve Lindsay airgravers. He has everything for beginners and master engravers and provides tools to just about everyone around the world. I personally recommend the bench jewel airgraver. It has a foot control pedal that can produce cuts in metal so small, fine, and precise you would need a microscope to see. It would be a great companion for your bench.

So one tip as a hand engraver my self. It's worth while to properly learn to sharpen your gravers. They don't come presharpened 2heb you buy them from Rio, Stuller, grs, etc... They are only preshaped and not sharp yet. You'll have to learn to properly sharpen your gravers by hand or with a fixture, check out Steve Lindsay's sharpening templates for the best cost effective route, or grs dual angle fixtures for a more expensive option which gives the the capability to sharpen practically any graver. Steve Lindsay's require you to buy the sharpening holder and then you can purchase any sharpening template seperatly. When you cut into the metal it should cut very easily and you'll see a chip or curl of metal rise up as you cut through the metal. Good luck! Check out Sam Alfano's tutorials if you would like to learn more about hand engraving 👍

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks so much for adding this, very useful information, I appreciate it a lot ❤️

Put your forefinger on top of tool the pointing finger ! Direct engraver tip using finger on top to guide the direction ! 3mm-4mm from tip ! Jeweler 35yrs 3rd generation hand made jewelry ! the angle you use the tip is how it cuts up or down for deeper and you must sharpen and polish tool before use ! Thank you !

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

Жыл бұрын

Why are you shouting, Oleg! Haha 😁 Thanks so much for the tip, will do it this way next time I use it 👍 thanks a lot

@olegpetelevitch4443

Жыл бұрын

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I know have to stop putting exclamation marks its a habit . Ha ha ! 😂🤣👍 !

This really seems like a great option for people who don’t have the money for a GRS system. Thank you for this video, so many people ask me about my engraving machine that I use in my videos. Maybe this is what I should recommend to them. Thanks again for showing us all

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 🙏❤ And I totally agree, it's a great, inexpensive alternative to those professional, costly tools :)

You make everything look so easy! I can only imagine how steady and secure your hand must be to be able to achieve those fine lines on your beautiful koi design!

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

THIS looked easy?? Are you kidding hahaha 😂❤ I thought my struggle was very visible 😆 But thank you so so much for your kind words, I really appreciate it a lot! My hands are not too steady, but I'm trying my best, the precision can be practiced :))

This video is do calming

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it ❤️

I like your openness to try new techniques and tools a sign of a true artist and craftsman .

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I'm really happy you feel this way :)) I'm always open to try new things, but sometimes it's a bit scary. Exciting though!

@johnhowton6339

3 жыл бұрын

you can handle scary thats the only way to grow , I look forward to your growth in the craft with your intelligence you will not have a problem.

@johnhowton6339

3 жыл бұрын

later on i think you will want a grs graver smith for really fine work you will take off to the moon, love your blogs.

Would LOVE to see more of these as you go along. I am finding it extremely difficult to get the hang of so of course any tips and tricks would be fantastic. I definitely agree about the speed control first time I tried it, it took off like a drunk monkey and scared the daylights out of me...lol thanks for sharing Basia, You have reminded me once again we all have to start somewhere and learning is part of the joy making beautiful pieces. 😘

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

I'll definitely make more testing videos and real time making too, I think they are exctellent to show the reality of trying new tool and how it can look like. I'm really happy you've enjoyed this one! :) Thank you so much for watching! And I totally feel you, it can be so scary at first!! hahaha

@JayDub_143

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing thats what I have always loved about your channel you show the REAL aspects of what we go thru!! Love your channel and will be looking forward to the next!! 💜

Am finding you very inspiring, thanks for generous and beatifully expressed knowledge, Greetings from Bristol UK x

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching Kath ❤️

I love all your videos! I would love to see a video on the metals you use, good places to get them and gauges of the metal!😊

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

I've made a similar video like this on my channel, here it is: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eZ1_s9GSnM3Lm6g.html 😊❤

What a neat little tool

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

It's pretty great :))

Good start Basia!

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! :)

Hmmmm, I may need to get one of these for my Foredom!!! Time to take a break from wood carving!

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

oooh, wood carving is so awesome!! And I think you will enjoy metal too, definitely give it a go! 😍😃

@RockyMountainBear

3 жыл бұрын

Yessir! I think you're going to like it 😁

I got mine a while back and I was a bit Intimidated by it lol but I feel your pain here. I finally tried it and yep . All I can say is I understand. But this post was from like a year ago so how are you doing with this now??

Thanks

Wow your channel is amazing! 🥰

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Hiya Lady Stardust & Wow! Is there no end to your skill set & level of competence? I know nothing about this but you sure do know. Yet again you have shown that without formal training you have learned a lot about whatever you put your mind to. Very impressive, what will happen when you end up with formal training I wonder? The sky is the limit for you... The way you go at your art is wonderful to watch dear lady. Did you do it well? I've no idea, but from the results, yes. I had the great pleasure of seeing this years 'Goldsmiths' show on line, the only place it can be seen this year. I think you should apply to be exibited, from what I saw your work would fit in well. You should try to see it. An advert came up on YT & I just filled it in, it cost nothing to view but is well worth seeing. Gold & silver vases, rings, you name it & it was there. The very high skill in design & manufacturing was a joy to behold. I don't know what they are looking for in a smith but I think you need to work here regardless of where you came from. I would love to see Luna there next year, or her offspring? Take care & stay safe... Steve x...

A tungsten tippped dart is excellent for making into a graving tool…just cut the body down to required length, drill and tap a 3mm hole in the end and screw/ loctite in an m3 grub screw…grind the point to suite requirements…easy peasy..

@mayl5386

6 ай бұрын

where can I get these dart? what do you use to grind them with

I've been thinking about getting Air Graver, but I seen this is much cheaper option. Don't know if I'd like that long shaft tho..

Cool! I also got one, but I'm not exactly an engraving machine... yet.

I was wondering where I can find that holder you are using with the pegs. Love it!

@amyparks8670

3 жыл бұрын

Brave Girl rio grande has it! That is where I got mine. Look for “work holder” or vise something like that

The tip of the graver needs shaping to the users choice, that one looks much too big for the job, you can get them much smaller in square and round section. A fine grinding wheel can be used to get the initial basic shape, and then use a fine carborundum stone to finally sharpen…👍

Hello :) Since it's been a year what are your thoughts on it now? Has it gotten any easier and do you like it?

Do you glue on your applique piece onto a back plate and then take it off? Your fish are so beautiful B. I just bought this same tool from Pepe, haven't tried it yet. Maybe Chris will make a video on how to use it. You are wonderful!

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

This one is actually already solderef on, becasue I needed two layers. I didn't cut it out just yet, becasue I thought it would be easier to work on it while it's bigger 😃 I think Chris has a few videos on this adapter, definitely one how to use it :))

@flyingcheff

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing yes, that completely makes sense. Thank you for your answer, it helps so much.

You should make a new video showing how you learned to use it the right way now. Thank you 🙏🏻

Oh your poor fingers! Ouch! I wish I could send you one of my engraving balls (somehow I have two), the shipping would be crazy from me to you. Maybe you could collaborate with a closer distributor and do a video review.

It is the closest thing to a tool known as a pneumatic burin, by the way the burin you are using is an accessory for a foredom motor? greetings from Mexico

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

that's true! :) And yes, it's for the Foredom motor and handpiece. Thank you for watching! :)

its compatible with the Dremel 3000?

Got one of those a few weeks ago, didn't work that good until I got the sharpening fixture. The v shaped tools work much better for what you are trying to do. I have done quite a bit of copper with it, practicing for the silver I am going to use.

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

that's great Mark! Yes, I absolutely need to sharpen them! :) I'm still not entirely comfortable using this with my foot control for Foredom, the other, bench top control is much better, as it offer settings for one low speed. But I will keep trying with my gear too :)

@Mikesukes

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheArtOfMetalsmithing I have a old Foredom probably 30+ years old just put a new foot controller on it for this engraving stuff, it is very controllable. Main thing is to have a good grip on the work, like a GRS ball vise. I have seen that you are supposed to keep the engraver stationary and move the work into it. The ball vise is great for scrolls and circles as you turn it with one hand and hold the engraver with the other. A big thing is having a very sharp tool with the correct heel (angle and size) I have the same hand piece as you and the length of it makes it kind of hard to hold . The D model has a flex in the middle that makes it easier to hold. Just takes lots of practice like everything!

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mikesukes I totally agree that it requires practice. I hope to get better with time :) Isn't the speed too fast though, when you use foot control? It seems that way in my case. When I press it just a little bit, it doesn't start, and if I put just a bit more pressure on it, it suddenly jumps stright to higher speed, so maybe my foot control isn't very precise. And I will definitely need an engraving ball vise, I can see that any engraving like this is extremely hard without one, that's why I haven't been practicing a lot. But I'm hoping to learn more with time. Thanks so much for your tips! :)

great video! a couple of tips though, sharpen the graver it should have a nice polished surface, looks like your are using more of a hammer effect where its better to use to cut away metal to engrave, try to turn the piece more than turning the tool even though not same machine i would recommend watching to get a rough idea kzread.info = Shawn hughes but dont take this as critism as i think you still did a very good job especially something you have never used before awesome video cant wait to see more! :)

it was a good idea to show it but for me it goes to fast, i like the air compressor better

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

2 жыл бұрын

It really does go too fast with the foot controler. But with the bench top controler, where you can set the right speed it is much much better! :) I also want to try the air compressor in the future. I'm glad you enjoyed the video, thank you for watching!

Buy a graver sharpener 45 degree and 15 degree on the sides.Learning to sharpen your gravers,let the tool do the work. Practice on copper or brass. They sell roller sharpeners on Amazon.

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

great, thank you so much for this! ❤️

Does this work with dermal??

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid not, this one is only compatible with Foredom, not Dremel

Nice viddeo

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :))

@abhaygupta7001

3 жыл бұрын

Want some information so can we have conversation on instagram

Whats the name of this craft? Metal jewelry maker? 🤔 If i want to learn how i call it?

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

hmm, jewelry silversmith or metalsmith, silver jewelry maker, I think even metal jewelry would work! :) Traditional is goldsmith of course 😃

This is HARD. I bought one and it’s certainly not easy to use. I wish the did instructional videos. You did well.

You haven't even sharpened your graver ??

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

3 жыл бұрын

I know... It was a first, quick test, straight out of the box and I admit that I didn't realise that sharpening was necessary prior to this 🙈

Hi if you try sharpening the engraver you’ll find it much easier

@TheArtOfMetalsmithing

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip, I'll do that! 💖

😂😂😂

This video was painful in so many ways. Kudos for trying something new . The desire is there but your technique is horrible. You have to hold it @ a much steeper angle plus you need to use a very fine sharpening stone, like a super fine diamond stone to put what's called a heel on that new graver your using. Without a heel the graver will just want to dive deeper & deeper into the metal with no control.it causes you to try and pay the handpiece almost flat like you were doing but it won't work A heel is just a quick rub of the stone along the bottom edge of the face of the graver from underneath. There are hundreds of videos on KZread that show how to put a heel on your graver It's so easy you'll laugh.whenbthe herl is on hold the edge against the metal at an angle of about 45° . This is just an average. You will quickly find the angle that will work for you. Than your off & running. Good luck. Use KZread. Don't get discouraged.