Etchers and engravers use high-tech instruments to conduct a century-old trade with speed and precision. They employ specialised equipment and technology to engrave beautiful items such as prizes and trophies, gifts and signage, and identifying plates and circuit boards. Engravers can utilise both traditional routers and cutting-edge technology like lasers and sublimation. 

Computers, scanners, and rudimentary graphic programmes are also common instruments of the work nowadays. To sketch, trace, or scribe layout lines and design with a compass, scriber, graver, or pencil, you must have a steady hand and good eyesight. 

Computer abilities and artistic imagination are also required. To engrave the design onto steel rollers or plates, you may need to choose machine settings and run equipment. When done over several hours, the labour might be exhausting. Eye strain can be an issue at times. An engraver or etcher may work in an office, industry, school, or retail store. 

Depending on the type of work you're paid to do, this is a skill that can be learned on the job or self-taught for your own business. Art schools or apprenticeship programmes may teach more artistic techniques. An eye for design, patience, and precision are required even for the most basic etching and engraving work.