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05/13/2026

Molly had a great conversation with Brian Powley about the exact moment he fell in love with engraving, developing an artistic eye, and he even shares his secret ingredient for the perfect pulled pork! Thank you, Brian, for sharing your insight! Visit https://youtu.be/QTm_YrcOJVk to see the full conversation.

05/11/2026

Jake Newell is back with another great tip! This time he shares a simple way to reduce heel drag when engraving bright cut lettering. Thanks Jake!
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A few additional pointers while performing this technique:
👉Always lift and reset your fixture to 20°, then lower it to the wheel and rock to 0°. If you try to rock back and forth between 20° and 0°, it’s easy to overshoot and go past the 20°.
👉Be aware of your post placement—if you are too close to the wheel, the QC Tool holder or fixture could hit the edge of the wheel as you rock down to 0°.

This week was all about jewelry in the Training Center, as two groups of students started their engraving journey or lea...
05/08/2026

This week was all about jewelry in the Training Center, as two groups of students started their engraving journey or learned to fabricate a custom ring!

Matthew Tuggle led students through the process of fabricating a custom set ring from stock and sheet metal.

Jake Newell was back with the basics, but this time, his class was focused on jewelry engraving, practicing popular styles and lettering, but also getting creative and trying out some ideas.

05/07/2026

This customizable workholding solution from Matthew Tuggle is an affordable way to hold various sizes and shapes of pieces. Use acetone in a beaker with an ultrasonic cleaner to quickly remove all the glue!

What a great tip—thanks for sharing, Matt!

Matthew is an expert jeweler and stone setter with many additional tips and tricks. If you want to learn more from him, follow on IG or check out this link: https://grs.com/course-schedule/

05/06/2026

What essential tools can you not live without? Molly talks to Kevin Biehn about his favorite tools, the Tucson Gem Show, and the transformative power of continuous learning. Kevin will soon join GRS as a full-time staff member, taking over the Stone Setting Focus Program and offering private training alongside his scheduled classes. We are excited and grateful to welcome Kevin to our team!

Check out the full interview: https://youtu.be/V4l1tLNBooE

05/04/2026

A highly polished graver is essential for creating, big, beautiful, bright cuts. In this quick video, Jeremiah Watt shares one of his favorite methods for achieving that fine polish using a blank aluminum wheel (GRS #002-129) and microfinishing film.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge, Jeremiah!

Jeremiah has decades of experience as a silversmith and saddle maker, and shares that knowledge in his classes at the GRSTC. If you'd like to join one of his classes, check out the TC Schedule at https://grs.com/course-schedule/ !

Classes are back in session, and we’re excited that Jake Newell and Jeremiah Watt are here to help start our 2026 class ...
05/01/2026

Classes are back in session, and we’re excited that Jake Newell and Jeremiah Watt are here to help start our 2026 class season!

Jeremiah's Basic Western Engraving class brought together a great mix of returning students and newcomers, ensuring valuable learning for everyone. Jake effectively guided his students through Basic Metal Engraving, covering essential techniques like sharpening and engraving basic scrolls and lettering.

Thank you to all the students and instructors who helped kick off the training year on a strong note!

04/30/2026

C-Max® Gravers are engineered for toughness and durability; however, the sharp point may be susceptible to chipping when used on hard metals like stainless steel. If you encounter frequent chipping while cutting heavy border lines or scroll backbones, dubbing the graver is a reliable method to help reduce your resharpening time.

A big thank you to Jake Newell for sharing this valuable tip with us!

With over a decade of experience at the GRS Training Center, Jake is a skilled instructor, sharing essential insights and tips. Discover more from Jake here: https://grs.com/course-schedule/

04/29/2026

This week, Molly talks with Liam Powers about life in Portugal, the versatility wax carving provides for jewelry designers, what it's like having an apprentice, tackling challenging projects, and being unafraid to ask peers and mentors in the jewelry community for advice.
See the full episode on our YouTube channel.

04/22/2026

What gets you fired up at your bench? In the latest episode of The Angle, Amy Raymond chats with Molly about movement in jewelry pieces, creating a sense of community in engraving, and the inspiration they find from Bridgerton. Tune in for some fun insights! See the full episode: https://youtu.be/rVJhUuE9hXI

Look who made another cycle around the sun! Happy Birthday, Todd Daniels, we hope your special day is wheeley fun!
04/19/2026

Look who made another cycle around the sun! Happy Birthday, Todd Daniels, we hope your special day is wheeley fun!

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