cowboy_silversmith
Elite Cafe Member
In the last few months I have gone to 3 different horse expositions and 1 snaffle bit futurity and had a booth as a vendor. I brought my engraving block as well as some of my gravers. As I demonstrated my style of bright cut engraving, many people were drawn to my booth. This afforded me the opportunity to meet many people who were either accomplished engravers or aspiring engravers, bit & spur makers, saddle makers along with many others who were just plain fascinated. Naturally I plugged the igraver forum and really encouraged them to visit and join this very articulate and helpful community of artisans (I guessed Nov. 7 for the 1000th joining member; don't think I'll win). Here is a photo of a buckle that I demonstrated engraving at the show booth. Lighting at the show was not as favorable as in the shop but it still turned out decent considering the fact. For those of you who are interested, I wriggled the scrolls and brand with a #2 knife graver.
Best regards,
Greg Pauline
Best regards,
Greg Pauline