How I started engraving….
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How I started engraving….

Hi all,

Here is my story of how i started my hand engraving journey……

This is my story how i got hooked up on the hand engraving craft.

The picture is my hand engraved logo stamp for wax seals.

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History of hand engravings -When the handengraving art started…
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History of hand engravings -When the handengraving art started…

History of hand engraving - When the hand engraving art started…

Engraving is one of the oldest forms of art in human civilization.

  • Hand engraving is ancient—Mesopotamia, Egypt, Rome.

  • It evolved through heraldry in medieval times and artistry in the Renaissance.

  • By the 19th century, it became a heartfelt way to personalize items.

  • Today, it's still loved for its human touch and uniqueness.

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How to clean your jewelry DIY@home
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How to clean your jewelry DIY@home

How to clean your jewelry DIY?

Did your silver jewelry get oxidized, or lost it’s silver shine, or gemstones got dull? Did your gemstones lose it’s sparkle? . This blog shows you how to clean your jewelry @home, and how to keep your gemstones parkling.

Short version below, klick the picture/read more for more detailed info and some more tips and tricks with pics.

  • Soak you silver jewelry in a cup of warm water , with some dishwasher soap for a couple minutes.

  • Rub gentle with a (non used) toothbrush on and around your jewelry, and around the gemstones.

  • Wipe dry with a kitchen towel

  • Wipe with the deliverd polishing cloth, to give your jewelry a polish.

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