Essential in the jewelry engraving process apart from the jewelry material, there are also tools that play a vital role in engraving jewelry. It is because of the jewelry carving tools that the gemstones can be blended with the metal materials and other materials more effectively. Behind each piece of exquisite jewelry carving works, cohesion of the carver's efforts and wisdom, more inseparable from the help of these professional jewelry carving tools, they can directly affect the accuracy of the work, the details and the overall effect.
Why does jewelry engraving need the help of professional tools?
In jewelry engraving, whether you are pursuing the ultimate details of the carving, or majestic lines, the right engraving tools are the key to your creative ideas. You need to know that the right engraving tool, engraving tool holder and engraving hammer can help you carefully control the depth and strength of the engraving to ensure that the engraving design is fine. Mechanical engraving equipment, such as electric or pneumatic engraving machines, can help you to speed up the engraving speed, improve work efficiency, suitable for complex pattern engraving and high-volume engraving production. In addition, in the carving process is not without the help of auxiliary tools, such as magnifying glasses, microscopes, etc., you can clearly observe the details of your carving. This is the use of professional tools in jewelry engraving, not only to improve the quality of the work engraving, but also to improve the efficiency of engraving.
What are the basic tools for jewelry engraving?
1.Engraving knife
Jewelry engraving is the most basic tool, usually made of high carbon steel or alloy steel, with a sharp and durable blade and a variety of blade shapes, such as flat, round and bevel knives. Flat-bladed knives are suitable for cutting and plane engraving, round-bladed knives carve curves and concave surfaces, while beveled knives are suitable for detail outlining and line engraving.
2.Carving knife holder
Knife holders are designed to provide solid support for engraved jewelry, facilitate the engraving of details, and effectively ensure the accuracy of engraving. The holder also reduces the pressure on the hand, making it easier for the engraver to work for longer periods of time. It also reduces the risk of slipping during the engraving process and lowers the chance of injury.
What are the jewelry engraving aids?
1. Magnifying glasses and microscopes
Some carving details can be difficult to observe with the naked eye, this time you need to use the help of magnifying glasses and microscopes to enlarge the carving, it is clear to observe the details of the naked eye is difficult to identify, but also helps the carver to better deal with the complexity and detail of the carving lines.
2. File
File in the carving process can effectively help the carver to remove irregularities in the surface of the material to make it smoother, can also be used to trim and shape the jewelry, remove burrs, enhance the beauty of jewelry carving.
3.Sandpaper
The role of sandpaper is actually similar to the file, but also to remove the rough part of the surface of the jewelry material, so that it is smoother. Sandpaper has different granularity from coarse to fine, the engraver can choose the appropriate sandpaper according to the different stages of sanding work.
What are the mechanical jewelry engraving equipment?
1. Electric engraving machine
Electric engraving machine can be equipped with different types of cutterheads and accessories, can be cut, engraved, polished and other roles, compared with hand tools, the most obvious role of the electric engraving machine is to reduce the burden on the hands, greatly improving the efficiency. And electric engraving machine can realize more fine and complex engraving effect, improve the quality of engraving.
2. Pneumatic engraving machine
Pneumatic engraving machine is the use of compressed air drive, may also be equipped with adjustable air pressure and speed, to help the engraver according to the material and details to be precisely adjusted, so as to achieve high-precision engraving effect. And pneumatic engraving machine is also simple and easy to operate, very suitable for novice users.
What are the safety and protective tools for jewelry engraving?
- Protective eyewear
- Protective gloves
- Dust mask
- Earplugs or ear muffs
- Protective masks
- Non-slip shoes
- Work clothes
How do I care for and maintain my engraving tools?
1. Clean them at regular intervals
After each use of the tool, you need to use a soft cloth or brush to clean up metal shavings, wood shavings, dust or other material residues on the carving tool to avoid these residues from accumulating on the surface of the tool.
2. Keep the tool dry
In the cleaning work, need to ensure that the carving tool is dry, not water rinse, especially metal tools, to prevent it from rusting can not be used.
3. Lubricate the tools
For metal carving tools, such as carving knives, files, etc., you need to regularly use a small amount of antirust oil or lubricant to wipe the blade and metal parts, to maintain them, to avoid long-term exposure to air corrosion and rust.
