Some shade

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I'm think we like it:). Hope you put out more photos during the process, or at least a picture of the final product.

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A work really well done. What do you use to color the background?
 

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i see you're up to your usual standard of excellence in drawing and cutting.
 

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That is looking mighty fine Shawn!

How dose that fine shading hold up to use? Dose it still look fine after you roped 500 head?

Peter
 

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Peter


How does any engraved silver hold up with ruff use?

This is a concho for a leather book cover...ask me in 5 years and I will anwser you with a better knowledge.
 
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a better picture:tiphat:

If anyone has thoughts about how I can improve on this please speak up.
I think that I need to show more separation of the flower from the scrolls.
Just not sure how to get that effect... Maybe better crosshatching.
Sam's or phil..Mitch what do you think?
 
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Shawn,

I somehow assumed that was a horn cap. After almost 30 years making saddles I seen my share of worn silver, pretty well all western brightcut so no fine shading like you do.
I was just wondering normal use, seen a number of horn caps been flattened by the top bar in a stock truck wile unloading, that makes for a pretty sad sight.

Peter
 

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As of today I have not heard anyone grumble about this style of engraving.
Any style of engraving is fragile in care less hands.
I don't have an answer for you.
I am learning as I go and trying to do my best.

If I could speed up the learning process... Believe me I would.
 
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Shawn,

I wasn't criticizing your engraving, I do admire your engraving and the fine shading you are able to accomplish. I might never get that far. Just wondered if it was more fragile if you got it on a saddle that is being used.

Peter
 

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