Hand-engraving flash course

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HAND ENGRAVING Flash courses
Segnatura
Exercises on metal sheet and introduction to the art of segnatura. Drawing, writing with marks, and delineating geometric shapes on a metal sheet.
Engraved texture
The course aims to teach drawing and engraving with a burin to create different textures and patterns. Starting with basic graphic elements like simple lines, participants will learn how to create more complex motifs, up to ornaments and abstract compositions. They will also learn how to imitate natural surfaces, studying the structures to create effects such as bark or wood, animal skin patterns, or stone surfaces.
Introduction to engraving on jewellery
After learning the burin preparation technique and becoming familiar with the tools, participants will start engraving on copper sheets and silver rings.
Background, granite, and silk on jewellery
Engravings on a silver leaf, using backgrounds, granite, silk, and engraving veins to enhance the natural effect. Granite is used to create a homogeneous background that contrasts with subsequent shiny engravings, enhancing them.
Cursive writing on metal plate
The objective of the course is to teach the engraving of names in English cursive on flat plates. This course is beneficial for both goldsmiths and engravers. It can be used to sign one's own work by using a metal plate, 'write' names, initials, and dates with a graver, etc. This technique allows for the personalization of various types of jewellery.

Target group

The course is recommended both for beginners and students

Course aim

This course concerns the engraving on flat plate, for the realization of decorative drawings, matrices for prints, objects of use (frames, boxes, etc.). The exercises will be done on brass and silver plates

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