farmer57
Member
Hello,
I am a complete novice to engraving. Thank you all for the tips and educational content contained within this amazing forum, I am sure it will save me (and others) countless hours of struggle and frustration while learning. It is very kind of you to share these.
My question is how to draw/transfer a pattern onto object that is dark or black. I am attempting to engrave several patterns on a bayonette (military) for friend's son. While the blade itself is not that dark, scabbard is covered with hardened black lacquer. I want to preserve this finish and engrave 'through' this. While I am not terrible at hand drawing - working on this semi-matte black finish has been a struggle for me. What do you guys do in such case?
I am happy to attach images if needed.
Thanks in advance.
Kris.
I am a complete novice to engraving. Thank you all for the tips and educational content contained within this amazing forum, I am sure it will save me (and others) countless hours of struggle and frustration while learning. It is very kind of you to share these.
My question is how to draw/transfer a pattern onto object that is dark or black. I am attempting to engrave several patterns on a bayonette (military) for friend's son. While the blade itself is not that dark, scabbard is covered with hardened black lacquer. I want to preserve this finish and engrave 'through' this. While I am not terrible at hand drawing - working on this semi-matte black finish has been a struggle for me. What do you guys do in such case?
I am happy to attach images if needed.
Thanks in advance.
Kris.