Sharp Gravers in 10 Minutes

(No Guesswork Required)

Hey, it’s Jenessa.

In today’s issue:

  • Cheat Code: Ace Your Graver Sharpening Skills for Jewelry Making…

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CHEAT CODE

Your Ultimate Graver Sharpening Reference Guide

Remember that friend in college who somehow always had perfect study notes? The one who could distill an entire semester into a single page that actually made sense?

Well, I just became that friend for graver sharpening.

I've taken everything I know about sharpening gravers and condensed it into one foolproof reference sheet. No complicated formulas, no overwhelming technical jargon—just the essentials you need to get razor-sharp results every single time.

Think of it as your graver sharpening GPS—it'll get you where you need to go without any detours.

Here's what I'm sharing with you today:

Graver Sharpening Cheat Sheet.pdf1.07 MB • PDF File

Plus, don't miss my complete Graver Sharpening Masterclass on YouTube—I'll walk you through sharpening the three most essential gravers in under 10 minutes.

My favorite part?

The innovative light-reflection technique I use for cutting the perfect heel angle. It's brilliantly simple, and once you see it, you'll wonder why nobody taught you this before. (Skip ahead to 7:00 if you want to see the magic happen immediately.)

🎯 Video Breakdown

  • 00:00 - Welcome: Why graver sharpening doesn't have to be complicated

  • 01:00 - Essential tools (you probably have most of these)

  • 02:00 - Why sharp gravers are your secret weapon for next-level work

  • 03:00 - Mastering the face angle cut

  • 04:00 - Creating the perfect "V" relief angle

  • 05:00 - Final polish technique using ceramic wheels

  • 07:00 - My signature light-reflection method for heel cutting

  • 08:30 - Pro tip: Tapering for enhanced control

  • 09:00 - The finished product (and how yours will look too)

I hope this helps unleash a new skill!

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