Hello, I want to thank everyone for posting ideas and pictures, I can't believe how much the information you share helps my engraving.
I have been using the paint suggested by the tips archive to darken the background and shading. Then spray with an product called PYMII (acrylic). On heavily used pieces like rings the paint wears off within a short time period.
Would I be better off using liver of sulfur or another product on these types of items? Will it damage the shading too much when I use a light sanding paper to wipe away excess patina?
If you have any ideas on how to protect the paint I would really appreciate it.
I will post pictures once I am not able to catch my own mistakes. Then, hopefully, I will be ready to understand your suggestions.
I have been using the paint suggested by the tips archive to darken the background and shading. Then spray with an product called PYMII (acrylic). On heavily used pieces like rings the paint wears off within a short time period.
Would I be better off using liver of sulfur or another product on these types of items? Will it damage the shading too much when I use a light sanding paper to wipe away excess patina?
If you have any ideas on how to protect the paint I would really appreciate it.
I will post pictures once I am not able to catch my own mistakes. Then, hopefully, I will be ready to understand your suggestions.