Engraved & inlayed Lake folder

[Weldon47]

Hi Folks,

Here's a little, delicate Lake folder I recently finished engraving for a client.
I cut the pattern, relieved it & did the flush gold inlay in the conventional manner...using wire. Afterward I then outlined it & then I sculpted the gold using a technique taught by Winston Churchill during his second Grand Masters class at GRS. Winston didn't use gold, however, he taught the delicate sculpting method using smooth faced punches...I thought the technique would work on gold & here's how it turned out!
Quite challenging & you definitely have to stay within the lines on this!

Weldon

 

[SamW]

Very nice indeed Weldon. Interesting technique.

 

[Marrinan]

Very bold look to this wonderful work Weldon. Thanks for sharing Fred

 

[rod]

Wonderful contrast, Weldon!

It really jumps out at the eye, and beautifully cut.

best

Rod

 

[Weldon47]

Thanks, guys!

WL

 

[Glenn]

Weldon,
Your work is fantastic. You are a true artist and to follow Winston's teachings proves you to be a great student. It is a pleasure to see and study your work.
Thank you

 

[Jörmungandr]

Great job! You are an inspiration.

 

[Weldon47]

Thanks Glenn.....it is my belief that to improve, one must continue to be a student as long as one is able!

Weldon

 

[Ray Cover]

That is nice Weldon. Very clean and elegant.

 

[Weldon47]

Thank you, Ray!

WL

 

[Paulie]

Very nice, Weldon Greetings, Paulie

 

[Dulltool]

You are the man.