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Acetone Image Transfer How to transfer image onto metal for custom engraving GRS Graversmith.

Jeweler Almighty

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Here's an old Jeweler's trick on how to transfer an image on to a precious metal for any project. For this video I used an old trick made some changes for the better and they work terrific I think you'll be pleased. Please like and follow my channel for more videos and if you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comment box, enjoy.

I used a Graversmith pneumatic engraver GRS Graversmith can be purchased here...
https://www.grs.com/

20 Comments

@PRINCESS2956 2 years ago

I was gonna go with a stencil or metal stamp,so when it's time to make my talisman and I found your video,bravo,hands down,the best.

@IreneComstock 2 years ago

Several passes thru a laminator would transfer the toner onto the metal - the heat melts the toner, making transfer easier.

@elizabethkelley5128 5 years ago

straight to the point. awesome video

@garydawson5645 2 years ago

Thank you, sir.

@dinoeld3800 6 years ago

Uhhh, that scrubbing sound thou... gives me the sensation of chewing wool :D

@aethon6335 7 years ago

Thanks for the video.

@ChristianBiblestall 6 years ago

You helped me a lot ive been searching a Video like this.

@charlesfuentes3695 5 years ago

Thanks for the tip. I used to be an engraver's pressman. It's actually to put a portrait on a plaque. Hopefully I'll be successful. Buen Provècho. Stay Safe.

@petert9749 1 year ago

This takes a lot of experimenting, the main problem being not having too much acetone so as to smudge. Have had doubts over thicker paper; takes more acetone/smudging. I have found a lightly dampened cotton tip rubbed on the paper and followed by finger pressure minimises smudging. Of course we then have toxicity absorbed through the fingers so cannot recommend. Perhaps a disposable glove could be used. For larger patterns perhaps a cotton swab could be used. Caution must be taken so as not to breathe fumes, and remember the fumes can burn, so watch naked flames, pilot lights on gas appliances, electric elements, and so on. I work outside with a light wind, and follow instructions on acetone bottle.
Everybody: keep encouraging our craft.
Thanks for video.

@greenmaniacs6009 5 years ago

Thanks so much, I really understand well, actually. Other videos either don't have sounds or weird chemicals. This I have and hopefully will work, it's 10pm MST right now when this was posted. So I won't do it tonight.