Many people - collectors included - love the bold elegance and style of sculpted metal. That look, however, can be a bit cost-prohibitive at times.

A new technique, taught by Ron Smith and Diane Scalese, allows you to create beautiful three-dimensional style in less time than with traditional methods. This new method is called Flare & Bright Cut engraving.

Instead of actually sculpting the metal, you use strategic cuts that are wide, deep, and specially shaped. Imagine the difference between whittling wood down and carving out wood. Traditional metal sculpting methods utilize multiple passes to remove the background and "reveal" a design.

With Flare & Bright Cut engraving, your strategic cuts that remove the metal are the design. This saves time and is a valuable way to engrave metals in a distinct and efficient manner.

If you are interested in the sculpted look, this technique is sure to win you over. Ron Smith and Diane Scalese are teaching this method during the first full week in November 2007 at the GRS Training Center. This course provides a technical bridge for existing bright cut, western, and silver engravers to this bold style of engraving on steel. Only a few seats remain, so call today to enroll.