Jewellery Engraver Handicraft & Printing Workers

The characteristics of various materials and methods used to engrave something on a surface.

Engrave and print designs and patterns onto a variety of surfaces.

Operate mechanical engraving tools and machines, set controls of cutting tools. Make adjustments if necessary.

Polish and clean engraved etching areas.

Quality control of engravings and etchings; check for cuts, burns, rough spots and irregular or incomplete engraving.

Closely observe the actions of the mechanical cutting tools, resulting in a flawless engraving process.

Inspect finished etchings in detail, using microscopes and magnifying lenses.

Position and clamp work pieces, plates, or rollers in holding fixtures.

Prepare mechanical tools and workpieces for engraving by polishing their surface and bevelling the workpiece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films which are …

Prepare mechanical tools and work pieces for etching by polishing their surface and bevelling the work piece to remove sharp edges. Polishing is done using different sandpapers and sand films …

Select, prepare and install engraving templates; operate cutting tools and routers.

Examine diagrams, sketches, blueprints and samples, and calculate how they are to be engraved onto work pieces.

Examine design results to verify engraving accuracy, rework engraving where needed.

The various engraving methods emplying lasers to make incisions, such as the X-Y table method, the cylindrical workpiece method, the galvo mirrors method, and others.

The materials and processes used to create imitation jewellery, and how to manipulate the materials.

The process of creating pearls by inserting a piece of tissue in the centre of the oyster to help create pearls under controlled conditions, instead of the accidentally occurring natural …

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The process of shaping metal parts with a high relief or very fine features, such as coins, medals, badges or buttons, by pressing the surface of the metal between two …

Various types of needles used for engraving, their qualities and their applications.

Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.

Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.

Examine finished jewellery products to ensure that they meet quality standards and design specifications. Use magnifying glasses, polariscopes or other optical instruments.

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

Select and purchase gems to use in jewellery pieces and designs.

Select and purchase precious metals and alloys to use in jewellery pieces

Determine restoration needs and requirements and plan the activities. Consider the desired results, the level of intervention required, evaluation of alternatives, constraints on actions, stakeholder demands, possible risks and future …

Measure and compute dimensions of lettering, designs and patterns to be engraved.

Fill etchings with opaque paste to improve readability.

Brush or smear acid over mechanic engraving tools, in order to improve the visibility of the inscriptions.

Regular maintenance of cutting wheels and other mechanic engraving tools.

Mount gemstones in pieces of jewellery closely following design specifications. Place, set and mount gemstones and metal parts.

Perform the art of inserting contrasting materials, such as different types of metal, into one another in order to create detailed patterns.

Apply enamel paint on surface using brushes.

Wrap metal, steel or similar wires around jewellery and connect them to each other using mechanical techniques to create a decorative shape.

Prepare etching chemicals according to formulas, mixing solutions of specified concentration.

Record the amount of time it took to process an item of jewellery.

Record the weight of finished jewellery pieces.

Operate reduction scales and set pantograph controls.

Smoothen rough parts of pieces of jewellery using hand files and emery paper.