Engraving is done on different metals such as copper, brass, silver, gold and also some alloys.
To engrave, first the back side of the work is covered by tar so that during engraving it prevents the work from getting wavy as a result of hammering and the pressure of the chisel and from causing a lot of noise. Sometimes if necessary or according to his taste and interest the artisan proceeds to reticulate, stone-set, gold block and silver block the product, in short, the beauty and delicay of the final work completely depends on the creativity of the mind and proficiency of the artist of this field. Here are a few samples. Click on any of them to view them in larger size. The Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran in Ottawa All Rights Reserved .