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Which course is right for me? All Basic Courses at the GRS Training Center offer you an introduction to the world of hand engraving and jewelry work in a way that is friendly, easy to understand, and fast paced. To help the learning process take less time, your bench is personalized with a full set of tools necessary for your specific course. The curriculum includes a custom set of practice plates with laser‑marked designs. When you follow these designs, you build confidence and accuracy while learning. Our instructors use personal experience to give each course a unique perspective. Each GRSTC instructor is a working professional who offers a wealth of practical knowledge. Get a foundation for future courses and start engraving today.
In every Basic Course you will learn: • Correct setup of GRS equipment
• Operation of common classroom tools • Tool sharpening, theory, and geometry • Tool shaping and bench grinder operation • Surface preparation for engraving or stone setting • Artwork layout and design principles • Design transfer techniques • Line cutting techniques • Proper use of workholding fixtures and devices • Business practices and pricing work (varies by instructor)
Choose BASICWESTERNENGRAVING if you want to:
Choose BASICMETAL ENGRAVING if you want to: Explore the Possibilities. You want to learn hand engraving. Whether you are interested in engraving knives, guns, jewelry, motorcycle parts, or don't know yet what you want to create, this course will give you all the skills you need to get started.
Always Look on the Bright Side. If conchos, spurs, belt buckles, and western bling are your thing, this is the course for you! It's also a great place to start if you want to addWestern style engraving to your skillset. Choose COMBINATIONCOURSE FOR JEWELERS if you want: The Best of BothWorlds. You don't have to decide between gemstones and fine engraving. Learn how to effectively bring these two skills together tomake beautiful work.
Choose BASICGUNENGRAVING if you want to: Take Aim at Your Goals. You love seeing well thought out, beautifully designed firearms and you want to learn tomake firearms into works of art. This course grants practical experience engraving a Henry .22 receiver cover.
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