Whats the difference between Appliqué , Engraving, Etching and Casting?
Engraving is a carving into the metal with the chisels above. Engraved sample is ‘A’ on the left. Appliqué is cut out shapes from a sheet that are soldered on top of the basic ring blank. Picture ‘B’ Cast is a model that is cut from wax and then cast in an oven. Picture ‘C’ Etching is done with an acid that will eat away any design that is not covered or painted on. We do not do etching. Casting is more labor intensive but gives more depth/ height. Engraving at times gives more detail and is a negative impression.
