Most people's first impression of gorgeous jewelry is that they are for women.But in fact, many successful men wear understated luxury jewelry to show off their unique tastes. There is also a wide range of jewelry for men, and most of it can be engraved yourself. If you want to give a special gift for your male partner or male friend, you can refer to the different styles of engravable men's jewelry described below.
Engraved Sterling Silver Cufflinks
Materials:
It is recommended to purchase multiple sterling silver base cufflinks to increase the tolerance. The engraving tools you need to use are, pneumatic engraving machine (labor-saving and convenient, easy to engrave), transfer paper or markers, protective gloves and glasses, soft cloth.
Steps:
Pattern: Draw a pattern on the transfer, then print the pattern on the engraved surface of the cufflinks, remembering that the size needs to match the surface of the cufflinks. Alternatively, design the pattern on sketch paper and trace it directly onto the engraved surface with a marker pen.
Fixed: the cufflinks are small in size, hold them by hand or put them on the workbench for engraving is prone to positional shift, you need to use a ball vise or other fixtures to stabilize the cufflinks.
Engraving: pneumatic engraving machine speed down, then wear good protective equipment, hold the engraving pen along the lines of the pattern gently engraving.
Finish: Once engraving is complete, wipe the cufflinks with a soft cloth to remove any debris. You can also use polishing cream to give the cufflinks a glossy finish.
Engraving Men's Seal Rings
Materials:
Prepare a few basic seal rings (rings can be made of titanium, titanium alloy, 14K gold, and other metal materials), a pneumatic engraver, markers, tweezers, crushed diamonds (or other smaller gemstone crumbs), a stereo microscope, and a jig.
Steps:
Patterns: the engraving surface of the seal ring is smaller than that of the cufflinks, so it is recommended to use a marker with smaller strokes to draw engraving patterns directly on the engraving surface. Common patterns include, name initials, special anniversaries, and so on.
Fixing: A ball vise is the most common tool used to fix rings.
Engraving: When engraving a ring, keep your hand steady and your mind still. Pick the finest bit to fit on the engraving pen attached to the pneumatic engraver and proceed to engrave along the marker line. According to personal preference, you can change the drill bit to carve indentations in the engraving surface, and then magnify the engraving surface with the help of a stereoscopic microscope to complete the step of setting broken diamonds.
Finish: Use a cleaning cloth to dispose of the debris. When finished, it is recommended to store the ring in a nice jewelry box.
Engraved Metal Dog Tag Necklace
Materials:
You can prepare a combination of different styles of dog tags and chains according to your preference. The engraving tools used are: hand engraving knife set, pneumatic engraving machine, markers, protective equipment and cleaning brush.
Steps:
Pattern: The dog tags are engraved on a large area, so you can use a computer to finely draw the pattern. The pattern is then transferred to the engraving surface using transfer paper. Common patterns include, intricately designed art lettering, flowers, trees or simple geometric patterns.
Engraving: Place the dog tag on a flat workbench and wear protective tools to begin engraving. It is recommended to use a carving knife to carve the outline lines first, and then use a pneumatic engraving machine for fine engraving to carve the details. Skillful carvers can also carve a shallow relief plane three-dimensional effect on the dog tags.
End: the necklace is heavy in grams, it is recommended to use polishing paste for polishing. It is more aesthetically pleasing and reduces the wear and tear of the necklace.
Engraved Stainless Steel Money Clip
Material:
A basic stainless steel money clip easily available on the market (the clip will be with the man's wallet for a long time and needs to be resistant to friction), a pneumatic engraving machine, a “V” shaped engraving knife, protective equipment and a soft cloth.
Steps:
Pattern: As a carry-on item, most money clips are designed with the owner's initials or the owner's contact information.
Engraving: After wearing the protective equipment, you can use the “v” shaped engraving knife directly on the engraving surface of the money clip to leave a shallow engraving marks. Then use a pneumatic engraver to deepen the engraving so that the design remains on the engraved surface for a long time.
Finish: Metal shavings are very hazardous, so be sure to use a soft cloth to clean up the shavings in a timely manner. A simple sanding and polishing is all that is needed to create a small, exquisite and long-lasting customized money clip.
Conclusion
Whether you are a beginner who is new to carving or a more skilled carving enthusiast, you will be able to try your hand at carving the above four types of jewelry for men. The secret to successful engraving is to have high-quality engraving tools, which can be purchased from a guaranteed online store.
