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Hello, engravers all,
I hope you don't mind, I 've popped up here to ask a bit of a specialised question; I hope someone can help.
I make glass beads for bracelets which have a sterling silver core fitted through the hole. I want to engrave a makers mark on the silver, as the glass behind it will not survive a traditional stamp. The mark will consist of alphanumerics, around 0.75 - 1mm in height, and must be legible to an unaided (if somewhat sharp...) eye. Having seen some of the work here, I know this is entirely possible, but what I need to know is this: Can I do it my (untrained and unpracticed) self? What tools and skills will I need? How do I go about acquiring them? Or will I be far better to hire a professional?

Thank you for your kind consideration,

Sean