metal engraving
Carved metallic design
Metal engraving is the art or process of cutting designs, letters, or images into metal surfaces using sharp tools or acid.
The technique produces printing plates, decorative objects, jewelry, and commemorative items.
An engraver might work on silver flatware, brass plaques, or copper plates for printmaking: The watch featured intricate metal engraving on its case.
- etchingAcid-incised metal print
- intaglioCarving cut below surface
- printing pressMechanical text reproduction device
- hallmarkDistinguishing characteristic or mark
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
fine line work · burin · stippling · graver · acid bath · coins · goldsmithing · watches · firearms · gun barrel · copper · steel · decorative plates · bronze · nickel · awl · silver · jewelry
- metalworkblacksmithing, gilding, silversmithing, enamel, metalsmithing
- engravingburin, etching, graver, copper plates, intaglio
- Engraving Servicesglass etching, monograms, initials, font styles
- metal artistryblacksmithing, iron sculpture, bronze casting, copper work, forging
- metal craftswelding, soldering, tin work, riveting
- Islamic metalworkbrass bowls, brassware, copper vessels, ewers, incense burners
metal engravingmetal casting
Shaping molten alloy in molds
stamping · forging · die casting · embossing · soldering
metal engravingwoodcut
Relief print from timber
linocut · wood engraving · lithography · screenprinting · screen printing
metal engravingpainting
Pigment on canvas
gilding · enameling · plating · electroplating · patination