celticjohn
Member
Finally got around to completing Sam's Arabesque design as a practice plate
Finished design is approx. 110mm x 55mm
Very challenging from the start. I printed the design direct without alteration which caused me problems
due to Sam's gradient in the background. Had to have 2 attempts at transferring to the brass plate with Damar varnish.
Once transferred a lot of the design looked solid black in the shadow areas so there was a bit of guesswork when engraving.
In total it took approx. 10 hours to get it to where it is now.
Quite satisfied with the outcome.
It helped with my shading and did it all under my scope which again I don't use enough.
Thanks again Sam.
Finished design is approx. 110mm x 55mm
Very challenging from the start. I printed the design direct without alteration which caused me problems
due to Sam's gradient in the background. Had to have 2 attempts at transferring to the brass plate with Damar varnish.
Once transferred a lot of the design looked solid black in the shadow areas so there was a bit of guesswork when engraving.
In total it took approx. 10 hours to get it to where it is now.
Quite satisfied with the outcome.
It helped with my shading and did it all under my scope which again I don't use enough.
Thanks again Sam.