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Originally from London, England, John Freestone learned the basics of his craft there and is a Master Engraver, Silversmith, Sculptor, Mold, Tool and Die-maker and Artist. After completing an apprenticeship in hand engraving and attending 2 years of Art College, John then turned his efforts towards Pantograph Machining and Engraving.
Working with different applications and exposed to a wide variety of projects, John developed expertise in a number of machine engraving and die-making techniques. John gives credit to the inspiration he received from some very talented industry specialists that he had the good fortune to have worked with.
In 1966 John moved to the U.S.A. where he continued to hone his skills, mainly in the injection mold industry. In 1969 John started his own engraving business and ultimately becoming so well known for his skills that requests for his work flowed in from all parts of the North American continent. In 1978 John began work on developing a means to replicate hand engraving by  die striking.

John Freestone

In 1980 after countless hours of trial and error he achieved his objective. Simultaneously he perfected a method of die striking pieces with motifs and other decorative overlays already in place. This made possible the production of super high quality engraved products at very affordable prices. During 1992 John felt that there were a large number of very talented silversmiths, engravers and crafts people who had limited access to good quality stampings. With the objective of catering to this need, he began building tooling and acquiring press working equipment. In January 1996 John formed his findings manufacturing company named Freestone Tool & Engraving where his Silverama product line have benefited both aspiring silversmiths and existing manufacturers alike.