How to Sharpen Your Gravers
Graver Sharpening: The Secret Sauce for Engraving Magic (Seriously!) Alright, let's talk about something that often gets relegated to the "chore" pile, but honestly, it's the single most important skill you can master in hand engraving: graver sharpening. I know, I know, it doesn't sound as glamorous as cutting a perfect scroll or setting a sparkling gem. But trust me, a dull graver is the fastest route to frustration, mediocre results, and maybe even tossing your tools across the room. A sharp graver? That's where the magic happens. It's the difference between struggling and soaring, between tearing metal and slicing through it like butter. ...