Metalshaper
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- Joined
- Mar 1, 2008
- Messages
- 32
Been a Newbie here for some time now
Life and injuries keep getting in my way, but I keep on trying to draw and learn what feels good and looks good to my eye. Practicing my hammer n chisel when I can ( limited some by a past neck/nerve injury thing ) .. I'm interested mainly in the late 1700's early 1800 style of engraving on muzzle loaders,, of which I build.
One layout thing I see others do, I'd call a sunburst/ flame?? I'm looking at examples and trying to see how others are accomplishing the design? and all designs actually:thinking: i know it should be simple?? but also trying to see 'into' the cuts .. Some look as if they start with straight lines( like a crown ) and add in rounded or triangle cuts to give it a wavy appearance.. others seem to cut the main lines, almost flaring a wavy look by rolling the graver??
am I seeing the cuts correctly? any help or suggestions are welcomed.
Respect Always
Metalshaper/Jonathan
Life and injuries keep getting in my way, but I keep on trying to draw and learn what feels good and looks good to my eye. Practicing my hammer n chisel when I can ( limited some by a past neck/nerve injury thing ) .. I'm interested mainly in the late 1700's early 1800 style of engraving on muzzle loaders,, of which I build.
One layout thing I see others do, I'd call a sunburst/ flame?? I'm looking at examples and trying to see how others are accomplishing the design? and all designs actually:thinking: i know it should be simple?? but also trying to see 'into' the cuts .. Some look as if they start with straight lines( like a crown ) and add in rounded or triangle cuts to give it a wavy appearance.. others seem to cut the main lines, almost flaring a wavy look by rolling the graver??
am I seeing the cuts correctly? any help or suggestions are welcomed.
Respect Always
Metalshaper/Jonathan