In a conundrum, the old problem of pricing ones work. I just want to see what or how everybody is pricing their work. This seems to be a topic that a lot of folks do not want to talk about. How much per hour is the normal charge to engrave with gold and copper inlay?
Personally I never use a line graver on single line engraving such as guns or knifes. The line graver`s will not give you the desired shading that is needed to make it stand out and give it depth. I learned to use the line graver`s on what is called the western bright cut style. This is a style...
After years of engraving everything from saddle silver to trophy buckles, knifes and a few guns, the one thing that I have learned is that the stuff that looked and sold the best did not have the best engraving on it, but had outstanding design. It is the art work and design that has stood out...