Course Description

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Tira will teach basic engraving with the PulseGraver™ electric airless engraving system.  The class will emphasize fundamental skills common to hand engravers and jewelers. 

Skills include:

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• Identifying, making, and sharpening gravers for different jobs

• Basic design choices

• Design transfers

• Cutting techniques using power-assisted tools

• Creating depth in two-dimensional artwork

• Skill drills and practice techniques to improve engraving after the course ends

 

Students will have opportunities to use the PulseGraver™ during the class and other tools provided by JIA. 

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Special discounts on tools from Engraver.com will be available to students before and during the class, including the chance to pre-order a PulseGraver™ that students can use for the entire class.  One life, a free online follow-up session, will be available after the course to reinforce what was taught.