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Nicolle · #1 03-01-2009, 10:49 AM

Hi, I'm Nicolle and just wanted to say that I am in awe of all of your talents!
I live in NYC and work full time as a Highway inspector/Office Engineer.
In my spare time I have been selling hand stamped jewelry and chainmaille designs for the past year or so, for some a little added income.
It seems a lot of people are jumping on the hand stamping craze and it's getting to be a very saturated market. In addition, it's not fulfilling for me...need to do something a bit more artistic.
I had purchase a high speed engraver a few years ago to do glass engraving,(always searching to learn something new) but for some reason..never really got into it and packed away it away. I recently decided to unpack the engraver and try engraving metal (sterling). While it's OK to trace designs, it's not thrilling me either...no orginality, no skill being learn, no artist outlet.
That is how I stumbled open this forum and engraver website and so glad I dd!
I just put an order in with Steve for the starter kit and very excited to begin my new endeavor! I have "the art of engraving" book and just purchased templates to practice drawing scrolls. So, even though I am starting small..I just can't wait!
That's it for now...and I love reading this forum everyday

Cloudy · #2 03-01-2009, 12:30 PM

Welcome aboard- THIS is the fun stuff!!!
Cloudy from Columbia Co. NY

Nicolle · #3 03-01-2009, 08:38 PM

thank you cloudy - I can see this is going to be a blast~!

JP Anderson · #4 03-01-2009, 10:15 PM

I'm a bit over two years into carving/engraving. I've spent much of the time building my own tools and re-acquiring my drawing skills. I've loved every minute. This year should see the completion of several long term projects. I hope.....

I also like carving and spend time at: http://www.thecarvingpath.net/forum/

Welcome,

John

rbaptiste · #5 03-02-2009, 03:05 AM

Welcome ;-)

Mack · #6 03-02-2009, 07:31 AM

I sounds like you have the artistic drive and the need to do something most people would find too difficult to take the time for. Good for you. It is an addictive and fulfilling art.

Nicolle · #7 03-03-2009, 05:51 AM

thanks for the welcome everyone

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If it half as addicting as this forum, I am in trouble!

Danny C · #8 03-03-2009, 02:32 PM

Your in trouble - it is addicting - what kind of package did you get from Steve?

Although there are a thousand posts here (give or take 10) most of your questions have been answered (but don't be afraid to ask, anyway).
The Tutorial section is worth its weight in gold, silver, platinum, and time. Please look at those and try them and then ask questions. It makes it easier to understand our guidance if you have already "tried it" and then don't understand.

Most of the "work" displayed here is eye wateringly good. There are some beginners that are almost as good as those who have done it for 5 years. So talent plays a large part. However, Just being able to draw a pattern, get it layed out on a hunk of steel, then just "cut the lines" is a really big thing. You will improve greatly by doing all these things frequently.

Then when you do the chain maille thing you can put on a brass, stainless, steel plate on it with their info engraved thereon.

Get out the tissue and the bandaids and Welcome!