engraving

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More than 40,000 years ago, early humans were already engraving symbols onto tools, figurines, and other objects.

From Science Daily • Feb. 25, 2026

Erbium and neodymium are also important in making lasers for industrial engraving and cutting.

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

The publishers – Cadell and Davies – paid 20 guineas for the new painting which they planned to use as an engraving in all future editions of Burns' books.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 2026

How should skilled work in a field like engraving be supported?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

This portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian, which appeared on the German five-hundred-Deutschmark bill, is based on the only verified engraving of her.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman