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Saxophone Engraving - Houston Engravers

Every now and then I receive an engraving request that piques my interest because it is either unusual or a first. This one was a first. I have never been asked to engrave a musical instrument. Once I got over the “cool factor”, I had the opportunity to meet with the owner and see what we were working with. This was once a saxophone that I assume was used in marching bands as there were quite a few scratches from performances amidst dance moves etc. With that said, it was brass. As I have worked with brass quite a bit, I know how to finesse it during engraving so I thought let’s do it. Some metals are easier than others and brass just requires that you take your time with a lighter hand. No problem.

I love combining 2 loves of mine…music and calligraphy.

Scratches present prior to engraving

Scratches present prior to engraving

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Etching Wine Bottles & Decanters in Houston

As life for everyone has shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic, so has the same happened for artists of all areas. For myself, I have been engraving more individual items as I did in the beginning with my glass engraving business along with organizing the online calligraphy course for beginners. Last week, I engraved scotch decanters by Waterford and wine bottles. Obviously for me, this is like greeting a dear old friend. Engraving wine bottles is like drinking water. I welcome it and know it well.

If you have seen me engrave at one of the onsite events for various companies, the process looks similar to what I would do for engraving wine bottles around Houston. I hope that you enjoy looking behind the curtain from start to finish. Cheers!

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Slinging Ink® of Bella Grafia Calligraphy is a Houston Based calligraphy firm that was established on the idea that sometimes the vintage way of creating art is the best. Handwritten calligraphy is the most elegant form of communication and an event focused on the art of others deserves nothing less.  As a Houston calligrapher & engraver, I believe in doing it beautifully or not at all.

 

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