vikkiwillis
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Hello folks! I'm Vikki, and new here. I'm a silversmith interested in learning some engraving skills. I've researched a bit, read a couple of books, and an ready to purchase a few tools. I am going to try and include a picture of the "type" of work I want to do. It is primitive, outsider-art type carving (?) But exactly what I want to do. I have several clients looking for this style. So, what I need to know is can this work be done with palm pushing, and if yes, which blade? Knife blade? Size... 1? Or does it appear to be several different blades? I am mostly interested in the top part of the locket, with the cabin, mountain and trees. The scroll work below it not so much. Has anyone used the pre sharpened blades, new traditional? And if so, do they need additional prep before hitting the metal? I would love to learn everything about this art, but for the immediate need I hope there is an alternative "take out of the box and start practicing." (Maybe that's what everyone would hope for.) If anyone could offer some direction I surely would appreciate it. I've tried hand stamps and punches, but my work is confined to only those shapes of punches I own. I wanna go free flow! Ok. So now I'm going to try and upload this pic. I'm not so great at tech stuff. Better with a chasing hammer! Haha...https://www.etsy.com/listing/155418775/valentine-sale-antique-victorian
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