Where were these cutting blades used? => 29 photos

 This photo has been seen many times, but it needs repeating, as 'repetition is a part of learning'. Learning is what this blog is all about.

 This essay provides an example of the tools that I have frequently used.

 The question here is how these mini-claws were actually pressed over these mini-claws? I can only answer that question with one shape of the blade. 

A 'flat graver' will do the 'claw pushing, or moving'. The Bead Burnisher would be very akward. The flat graver will be carefully placed between the separate claw 'tips'.

 From a flat silver plate, I designed a pattern with the help of an ink marker and scribed a series of 'lines and squares'. The only two cutting blades were the Onglette and Flat gravers. Nothing more!

  From a series of Onglette gravers of different widths. I chose one for the intricate sculpting, that graver is seen at the bottom of this photo.

 These little balls are not balls, but beads that were designed just for one purpose. That purpose is to 'hold a diamond' in place.

  With the help of an Onglette graver, I outlined a pattern in the silver. From that point onwards, I used my Flat graver to create a 'mirror-like' surface.

 With a highly polished, right-sided, cutting edge, I transferred a dull cutting surface to a glass-like two, semi-circles.

 The next group of photos are what a "Right-Sided" Onglette graver can achieve.

  There was no Flat graver used in these photos.

 There is no other cutting tool that can "Bright-Cut" the metal as the Onglette graver can. This blade is cutting around a Marquise-shaped stone.

 From an 8-sided Star as seen here, I changed it again to a 'double border' Star.

  I used a double curved Star effect for better cutting results.

 =>There was no flat graver used in these intricate photos.<=

  All of the 8 sides are also 'Bight-Cut' and pre-cut before any stone is set. 

 All of the mini-claw preparation was created from a flat plate. All of this metal cutting was produced with a Flat graver, with the emphasis on the Onglete blade.

 This mirror-like appearance can be achieved only with a 'Flat' graver.

 As seen in my previous photos, the graver on the left side details the long periods of labour in achieving this very bright surface.

  This is another example of intricate metal carving. I used both shapes of gravers to get these lines cut. This 'metal cutting' is not for the beginner.

  
 Only a FLAT graver can initiate this different style of metal carvings. I'll be displaying this unusual pattern in the next essays, named "Cut-Down Setting".

 Here are the measurements of my Onglette gravers.

 This is my favourite FLAT graver that I use continually. I've seen some gravers that look like a mountain, as they are so thick in height.

 In this photo, is where I will use my Onglette #2 to cut a 'full circle'.

 I cut a border with my Onglette graver #2. I also used a Flat graver to achieve a cutting border.

 This side of the graver is not perfect but only 'partially acceptable'. There are many marks on the side of the blade, which can affect the end result in metal cutting.