the Hand Engraving Podcast

This is a conversation I had with Sam Cherry, the current president of FEGA. We talk about her unique beginning in engraving, and we talk about the future of our art form. Enjoy!

Ane and Megan have a conversation about balancing life and work as a mom and professional hand engraver.

This is an interview with the great engraver, Ron Powell. In this show we talk hand push engraving, and Ron gives us all insight into the world of a Tiffany and Co. engraver. Enjoy!

It’s the big Christmas show. Tune in and hear all of our great guests! Also…find out if you won the $100! Enjoy! Merry Christmas from Wade and Ane!

We talked to the great English engraver, Sam Faraway. We learned an awful lot about what it’s like to be a factory engraver for a prestigious brand. You’re gonna love this show. Enjoy!

Guest host Teresa Kipplinger, of the “Artsy Types” podcast interviews the great English engraver, Peter Cusack. This is a lovely conversation that is packed full of good information and wisdom.

Breaking News!!! Ray Cover has just announced his latest venture…The Hand Engraving Retreat and Expo. June 26,27, 28, 2026. Arcadia, Missouri. Tickets are available now!!! Will you be THERE?

In this episode we talk to Trevor Weinaug, an artist from New Braunfels, Texas. We talk about the similarities and differences in scroll work for leather and scroll work for metal. The last half of the show is all about doing business in these modern times. Pretty interesting stuff. Enjoy.

This is a conversation we had with the brilliant Australian stone carver, Ryan Bowen. You probably know him better as Ryan_intaglio on instagram. This was a fun show to make and you’ll find that Ryan was very open about his techniques and methods. Enjoy!

This is an update to our original beginner’s episode. In this show we discuss hand engraving in its most basic forms. We try to answer all of the big questions that face new engravers. If you’re looking to start engraving, this is the show for you. A few friends of the show also pop in to talk about their start in the industry. Teresa Kiplinger, Jill Latno Yamate, CM Schneider, Tim Cullen, and Sarah Wolske, all joined in the fun. Thank you for your time, friends.

This is our conversation with the talented artist, Andrew Ashcroft. We hope that you enjoy all of the insight and thoughtfulness that Andrew brought to our show.

This is a wild and raucous episode staring the wild and raucous, Mr. Malcolm Appleby. I couldn’t begin to list all of the subjects that are covered herein. Even the number of people required to make the show is staggering. Thank you to all of Malcolm’s former students and workers, who took the time to talk about their friend and mentor. Enjoy the show!

This is a delightful conversation with the wood engraver, Beth S. Robertson, of Fife, Scotland. Co-hosts, Wade Oliver Wilson ans Ane Haugen Gathe, sat down with Beth and learned about her art and her life. Beth isn’t just an artist, she is also an art therapist. This is definitely a one of a kind episode. Enjoy. ***also, if you want more content, there is a video on YouTube in which Beth does a show and tell with some of her art prints.

This is the fourth of four, great Women’s Month episodes for 2025. Teresa is finishing strong with this interview of Norwegian artist, Ane Haugen Gathe. The Hand Engraving Podcast (Wade Oliver Wilson) would like to thank you for your support of the show, and your support for Women engravers. I hope that you have enjoyed listening to the episodes. Teresa Kiplinger really did a great job and I hope that she will consider making more shows in the future.

In this, the third of four Women’s month episodes, Teresa talks to the artist, June Cream. June goes by the user name, blue.blue.driver, on Instagram. The ladies have a very interesting conversation about the art of engraving and the challenges of running a business. It’s pretty great. Enjoy!

This is the second episode for Women’s Month 2025. In this show Teresa Kiplinger has a conversation with Olivia Sugarman, a jeweler and engraver from Southern California. They talk tools, business and staying true to your artistic roots. This is just one of four great episodes being released this March. Be sure to listen every Thursday, when the new shows come out!

Hooray, it’s Women’s Month on the Hand Engraving Podcast!!! This is the first of four shows recorded by the great artist, Teresa Kiplinger. In this episode Teresa had a nice conversation with the legendary engraver, Diane Scalese. It’s a really great show, I hope you enjoy it!

This was recorded face to face with Mr. John Cook, at the 2024 Engrave-in, in Monteagle, TN. We talked about all sorts of stuff. Enjoy

I sat down with Branden Smith of Sovereign Jewelry Company and we discusses the "Hot Takes" that were sent in by you, the listeners. It was interesting to hear what folks had on their minds. I hope you'll like it!

This is a recording made in the living room of Ron and Liz Smith. This is the type of thing I would love to have heard from Nimschke, Churchill, Fracassi, etc. This is the straight story in the artist’s own words. It’s a great show and you’re gonna love it.

Three interviews with three of my friends. I ask them about how their engraving businesses function. The sound quality is kinda all over the place. I apologize in advance.

This is the inaugural edition of the Texas Artist Series, a production of the Hand Engraving Podcast. In this episode I drive to Hico, Texas to interview Troy Flaharty. We talk about what his life is like as a western artist. It’s boots and chaps and cowboy hats, or so the song goes. I hope you enjoy it

Ray Cover and Sean Cheetham sit with your host, Wade Wilson to discuss the economics of being an artist. This is a topic rarely discussed even though it is so important.

This episode has two segments. The first segment is a short clip of the talented, Alex Gasparini of Lily Grace Jewellry. Alex’s first jewelry collection is debuting today and I wanted to air this clip that I had to remove from the last episode due to time restraints. The second clip is a recording made by Justin Voight of the great engraver, Ray Cover. Justin asks Ray all sorts of interesting questions and makes a great episode. Enjoy!

Friend of the show, Alex Gasparini, of Lily Grace Jewelry interviews Sarah Wolske, of Bavaria/Alabama. Sarah has an interesting story that is different from most engravers experiences. They have a nice long chat, I hope that you enjoy it.

Our good friend Kelly McRae is back with another great Women’s Month episode. This time she talks to Shawna Whiteside Erickson from Sweet Iron Silver. It’s a very good and relatable show. I hope that you enjoy it.

This is an interview recorded in the summer of 2023 while my family was staying with our friends in Germany. While this is not technically only a women’s show, it does feature two great Female engravers. And hey, 2 out of 3 ain’t bad. This interview was recorded in English and German. I did my best to keep it understandable and pleasant to listen to. I hope you enjoy it.

The show is back, and it’s Women’s Month! This episode is hosted by the lovely and talented, Kelly McRae. Kelly’s guest is the silver artist, Nevada Watt. In this show they talk about western engraving, the western lifestyle and what it is to be a woman in the engraving biz. It’s a great kick off for 2024. Enjoy!

This is the story of my summertime European vacation. In it I discuss the people I met and the places I visited. There are two interviews in this episode, Marc Van Leusden, and Ritchi Meier. I hope you enjoy it.

This is a 3 man interview with, Wade Wilson, Mark Dupp, and Jason Marchiafava. This was recorded in person at the GRS training center in Emporia, Kansas during the Grand Masters program. Jason is a wonderful person, and his story is unique. I think you’ll like it. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk to Justin Voight about, knives, France, AI, and photography. We also talk about the Society of Hand Engraving Artists, which is a new organization that we belong to. SHEA seeks to preserve the art of hand engraving, by expanding the market for our art. The show's music is by James Gregg. Enjoy!

This is a great chat with the great engraver Peter Cusack. Really I was very off my game and I got lucky that Peter had so many interesting things to say. There really is a lot of good information here if you're listening. It got too late for me to record an outro, and so I will say it all here...Thanks to Peter Cusack for being on the show. Thank you to all of my listeners, wherever in the world you may be. Thanks to James Gregg for making the show's music. I will see you next time.4

We are kicking off year two of the show with our first ever three person show. In this episode I talk to two of my very favorite artists about hand engraving and art in general. This show is packed with good advice and interesting conversation. Both of my guests are teachers and the insight they have about engraving is definitely worth a listen. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did. In this episode...Wade Oliver Wilson, Sean Cheetham, Lee Griffiths, James Gregg

Two good friends sit down and have a chat about engraving. What more could you ask for? The Wonderful Olivia Wilson returns as the announcer. James Gregg provides our music. This is the second and final episode for Women's Month on the Hand Engraving Podcast. Thank you to everyone who made it possible.

In this first ever, Women’s month show, Kelly McRae interviews Amy Raymond. The show is opened and closed by the beautiful and talented, Olivia Wilson. Music is by James Gregg

A conversation with the talented Mr. Mark Dupp. We talk about his work as a tattoo artist and how he has moved into the engraving world. Mentioned in this Episode are, GRS Tools, Nevada Watt, Jeremiah Watt, Bishop Tattoo Supply

A pleasant chat with Mr. Layne Zuelke (zohl-key). We talk about his start, where he is now, and where he’s headed. It’s a good one. Enjoy!

My favorite episode, to date. This is a relaxed conversation with the woman who’s synonymous with western bright cutting. I really enjoyed listening to it while I was making the edits. There are some very awkward interruptions in this episode and you’ll probably notice that I don’t fix them very well. Enjoy

This is an informal conversation with FEGA Master Engraver Marty Rabeno, recorded live at the 2023 FEGA convention at the Westgate Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A casual and very noisy conversation with one of the greatest engravers in the world. He’s certainly one of my favorites.

This episode is a conversation with Marianne Kelley. We talk about her achievements in engraving. Jill Skinner calls in to talk about the isolation that comes with being an artist. It’s a good show, I hope you enjoy it.

This is a great conversation with Mr. Uri Tuchman. We discuss his life, art, and his YouTube videos. Mentioned in this episode…Uri Tuchman, Roger Bleile, Firmo Fracassi, Sam Alfano, Clickspring, Jimmy Diresta, Marius Mellebye

This is a great interview with a great artist and friend. We talk about Marius’ early life in Norway and his current life near Barcelona. We talk about the ups and downs of the music industry and what it is to be an artist in todays world. Mentioned in this episode: the Jewelry Institute of America, J. Martin Bits and Spurs, Alexandra Gasparini, Richard Quecke, and Marius Mellebye.

A discussion with automotive engraver, Hilario Lugo. We have a pleasant and honest conversation about engraving, low riding, and the struggle to raise the bar for an industry. This show is made possible by, the Jewelry Institute of America and J. Martin Bit and Spur.

This episode I pass the mic to my old friend, Brian Nichols. Brian interviews me and we talk about one thing or another. It was fun for me, I hope you’ll like it too. This show is sponsored by the Jewelry Institute of America and by J. Martin bit and spurs.

A brief essay on the similarities between music and scrollwork creation . Perfect for beginner engravers and for old timers who want to hear me sing. Something for everyone.

I had a nice conversation with one of my very favorite artists. What a treat it was to hear his thoughts on his work. The Reverend Chase Hammer gives his thoughts on hard alloys. All in all a pretty nice show.

A great conversation that discusses all things hand push. Scott details his thoughts and insights about hand engraving. We also discuss Scott’s career and his involvement with the TCA

A conversation with silver artist Kelly McRae. We discuss her life as a Canadian engraver and her plans for the future. In this episode we also mark the passing of Ray Phillips, inventor of the NGraver. Lee Griffith calls in to talk about his new online scroll design classes.

A free flowing and wide ranging discussion with one of the biggest names in hand engraving. Jeff answers listener questions and we talk about how the pop culture iconography of the 80’s influences his work today. On this show: Wade Oliver Wilson, Jeff Parke, Marius Mellebye, Kyle Montoya, Paul Bass.