First post..and first engraving project...be gentle.

[Zachman]

I am loading up some pics from my first engraving project since taking Rex Pedersen's Beginning Class at GRS in June. I know lines could have been cleaner, and there's a few things I'm not wild about, but I'm not above constructive criticism.

I didn't lay out the top design, and we were stuck using customer's stones. I cut the wax in 3 pieces on my ModelMaster Milling Machine, soldered things together then turned on my air compressor, closed my eyes and went for it. (It was also the first time I've ever Bezel set marquise shaped stones...so that was an adventure in itself.)

 

[Sam]

Hi Zachman, and welcome to the Cafe. You're sure off to a good start!
~Sam

 

[Mike Cirelli]

Looks good, like Sam says your off to a good start. Bezel setting any fancy shape stone can be very challenging and time consuming, but you handled it very well.

 

[monk]

send me the ring right now, i'll let mrs. monk give an unbiased opinion. she's a far better judge than me. fine work, and thanks for sendin the fotos.