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Introduction to Engraving

Learn the art of hand engraving from the basics up.

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Complete to Earn

+600 XP

Lessons

Lesson 1

What is Hand Engraving?

Introduction to the art of hand engraving

20 min

+25 XP

Lesson 1

What is Hand Engraving?

Introduction to the art of hand engraving

20 min

+25 XP

Lesson 2

Engraving Tools Overview

Essential tools for the engraver

25 min

+30 XP

Lesson 2

Engraving Tools Overview

Essential tools for the engraver

25 min

+30 XP

Lesson 3Exercise

Sharpening Gravers

The foundation of good engraving

45 min

+50 XP

Lesson 3Exercise

Sharpening Gravers

The foundation of good engraving

45 min

+50 XP

Lesson 4

Holding and Controlling the Graver

Proper grip and hand position

30 min

+35 XP

Lesson 4

Holding and Controlling the Graver

Proper grip and hand position

30 min

+35 XP

Lesson 5Exercise

Basic Cuts: Straight Lines

Your first engraving cuts

40 min

+45 XP

Lesson 5Exercise

Basic Cuts: Straight Lines

Your first engraving cuts

40 min

+45 XP

Lesson 6Exercise

Basic Cuts: Curves

Learning to cut smooth curves

45 min

+50 XP

Lesson 6Exercise

Basic Cuts: Curves

Learning to cut smooth curves

45 min

+50 XP

Lesson 7

Bright Cut Technique

Creating light-catching facets

35 min

+45 XP

Lesson 7

Bright Cut Technique

Creating light-catching facets

35 min

+45 XP

Lesson 8Exercise

Lettering: Block Letters

Engrave clean block lettering

50 min

+55 XP

Lesson 8Exercise

Lettering: Block Letters

Engrave clean block lettering

50 min

+55 XP

Lesson 9Exercise

Lettering: Script

Master elegant script lettering

55 min

+60 XP

Lesson 9Exercise

Lettering: Script

Master elegant script lettering

55 min

+60 XP

Lesson 10

Introduction to Scrollwork

The foundation of ornamental engraving

30 min

+40 XP

Lesson 10

Introduction to Scrollwork

The foundation of ornamental engraving

30 min

+40 XP

Lesson 11Exercise

Cutting C-Scrolls

Master the fundamental scroll form

45 min

+50 XP

Lesson 11Exercise

Cutting C-Scrolls

Master the fundamental scroll form

45 min

+50 XP

Lesson 12

Background Removal

Create depth with background techniques

35 min

+40 XP

Lesson 12

Background Removal

Create depth with background techniques

35 min

+40 XP

Lesson 13

Inlay Basics

Introduction to gold and silver inlay

40 min

+45 XP

Lesson 13

Inlay Basics

Introduction to gold and silver inlay

40 min

+45 XP

Lesson 14

Design Transfer Methods

Get your design onto the metal

25 min

+30 XP

Lesson 14

Design Transfer Methods

Get your design onto the metal

25 min

+30 XP

Lesson 15Exercise

Creating a Complete Design

Put it all together in a finished piece

60 min

+70 XP

Lesson 15Exercise

Creating a Complete Design

Put it all together in a finished piece

60 min

+70 XP

Lesson 16Assessment

Engraving Assessment

Test your engraving knowledge and skills

45 min

+80 XP

Lesson 16Assessment

Engraving Assessment

Test your engraving knowledge and skills

45 min

+80 XP

What You'll Learn

  • Graver sharpening
  • Basic cuts
  • Lettering
  • Scroll work

Requirements

  • Gravers
  • Engraving block
  • Magnification