Robert 'Bob' Finlay is a skilled engraver who finds great joy in this art form. He has been engraving for several years, creating deep relief engravings on anything from buffalo nickels to the engravable GRS Microblock.

This block has been featured in several stages here on Featured Photos in the past. Now, it is complete with nearly every area of surface metal carved away into a scene that captures 'The Great Plains.' Although Finlay has recently completed this design and created a smooth, rotating turntable for the vise mounted to a nice wood base.

Taking a close look at the engraved vise shows just how deep Finlay cut the metal away to carve each scene. In 2009, Finlay will be teaching his techniques for design and engraving deep relief at the GRS Training Center. You can add depth to your engraving style by calling today to speak with a GRS representative. Watch for the official online release of the 2009 Course Schedule on December 1, 2008, and don't miss your opportunity to learn from Bob Finlay.

Set 1 - Engraved Microblock: A High Relief Work-in-Progess

Set 2 - Engraved Microblock: One Way to Create a Scene Layout

Set 3 - Engraved Microblock: Progression from Layout to Sculpting

Set 4 - Engraved Microblock: Riding into the West

Set 5 - Engraved Microblock: The Finished Block*

*Bob decided to add more engraving in the months to follow, as shown above.