Hand Engraver

[Andrew Ovalles]

Though i've grown a big interest in making knives i've been a engraver for about a year and half now. Though I don't have much work to display currently but my design skills are not that far off to those considered to be some of the best. A majority of my work are Zippo engravings for some local politicians and gentlemen clubs, but I'm interested in engraving knives now and willing to workout a good price for anyone willing to give me a chance . I figured for a new and upcoming knife maker wouldn't mind an upcoming engraving to work with.

Pictures of some of my work

Mountain lion with progress shots.






Though zippo's are a little bigger than some bolsters I can still produce the same high quality image on a smaller canvas.

Bulino tiger with some scroll work


Though this doesn't really represent my full capablities as scroll engraver this was my very first knife, a little spyderco dragonfly.


It was done for my father on fathers day. I am much more intricate and detailed now when it comes to scroll work. My artistry in scrolls is also developed very well.

A slide design i did for a family member. Top design is german leaf and bottom design is black leaf.


Is anyone is interested please contact me

Thank you.

[tinwiskers]

BEAUTIFUL I love them all, especially the Cougar (for obvious reasons). Can you PM me some pricing for what you have here so I have an idea what something like this costs?

[ltn369]

Pm sent w inquiry.

[sheathmaker]

DarkLegend, I believe your membership status allows you a sig line. Why not put your contact information there so we can contact you easily?

See my sig line as an example.

Paul

[Andrew Ovalles]

Your right paul, i've had several folks contact me through pm but i still did not make it easy on some people since im not always on the forums (though i do have my pm connected to email)I will update my sig with contact infomation as soon as possible.

Thanks.

[Andrew Ovalles]

Just wanna updated my sig with contact info. I'll have a new scroll posted at the end of this week. Still currently dealing with hurricane Irene problems.

[L6steel]

Andrew?
Your engraving is fantastic!!!!
I have a dagger that I should have finished eons ago! When I do get around to finishing it I would love to have it engraved!!!
May I ask where you are?
You might want to consider posting your city and state, and let folks know your name.
People are going to want to feel like they know you before they put a $500 hand made knife in you hand!
I think you're gonna be real popular around here!!

[Bastid]

Very nice work Andrew. (and as far as I am concerned you got some great advice from some equally great folks.

Gus

[richard j]

nice work andrew. you should also add custom engraver to your title. do you do scrimshaw work too?

[Andrew Ovalles]

Thank you all for your kind words. Unfortunately richard i have not done any scrimshaw but sometime in the future i will get into it.

L6 I also feel you are right since i have no established relationships so i will update my info soon. Again thank you all for your kind words.

[richard j]

you need to fix the link in your sig line to your website so it takes you there when you click it .

[Andrew Ovalles]

you need to fix the link in your sig line to your website so it takes you there when you click it .

Put my location and now linked my website

[Andrew Ovalles]

Thought i'd give you guys an update on my personal work. I did this on my spare time to get some scroll work practice done, I uploaded the process from step 1 all the way to finished . Pictures aren't great quality due to it being from my phone but you will see the detail.

Drew the outline out on paper


Scanned the design to the pc and printed it on parchment paper measuring exact size.


Here i use damar varnish on the zippo for stickness, than apply the outline


Here i have outlined the design on the zippo


Here i shaded the design to follow it when doing the shading


And here it is, just gotta finish the bottom left and it will be good to go.


Overall probably 10-15 hours. I hope you all enjoy it.

[protourist]

That looks great. You do good work. I'd love to get a Zippo like that.

[Andrew Ovalles]

I just learned about the gadgets and gear section so keep an eye out for it

[richard j]

do you have any other pictures of your work? you need to post them in the gallery.

[Andrew Ovalles]

Just finished this up yesterday.

[richard j]

wow, that is really sweet. how long did it take you to do that?

[Andrew Ovalles]

About 10 hours plus. I left the plain area there incase i sell it and the buyer wants some lettering. In couple of days i'll have another knife completed.

[Leek_Freak]