This course offers mid-level instruction on the core skills used in western engraving. Students will work in brass and steel to develop control, consistency, and tool handling. The focus of this class is to create a unique sculptural style, achieved by the use of a wide variety of gravers, sharpened for use in hard metal. This course also provides hands-on training and instruction in balancing negative and positive space, design transfer techniques, minimizing burs and rough edges when making wide, and deep cuts. Students will have the opportunity to engrave an aftermarket slide for a Glock pistol, designed to be fully compatible for installation on their personal firearm.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn, create, and use the tools, prepare gravers, ornamental hand engraving, and apply techniques consistently and effectively. This course is intended for students who are proficient in western engraving as well as creating common graver geometries.
Course Info
Objectives
- Tool theory for flare cut style
- Tool sharpening and specialized shaping
- Study and execution of structural elements (the
building blocks) of flare cut engraving - Balancing negative and positive space
- Design of intertwining and overlapping scrolls
- Metal preparation
- Proper design and layout
- Transfer techniques
- Holding fixtures
- Flare cut lettering styles
- Minimizing burs and rough edges when making wide, deep cuts
Class Project(s)
Aftermarket Slide for a Glock Pistol
Prerequisites
Completion of a GRS Basic Course or instructor approval is required, as well as an understanding of proper tool sharpening and basic engraving techniques. This intensive class requires students to be skilled in sharpening a range of gravers.
Graver Sharpening Knowledge: 90°, 120°, and flat gravers
Cancellation/Transfer Policy
We reserve your seat upon receipt of course deposit. To transfer or cancel your reservation, notify GRS at least 30 days before the class start date to transfer deposit or receive a refund, less $50. Deposits are not transferrable or refundable less than 30 days before the course start date. If you have any questions about this information, please do not hesitate to call us! We would be glad to help you. Call 800-835-3519, Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM.
Please note: Course information subject to change without notice. Example images may not show exact techniques, methods, designs, etc., taught or demonstrated in course.
