Question: Engraving Background

[a.khaksari]

What can I use for engraving background To show the dark places? can I make it by mixing some materials? I've tried some items but they weren't permanent.








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[Dave London]

For the deep relief area such as on a watch , Ceramit enamel from Gesswein is what I have used. For the shallower areas Speedball 3550 oil based printers ink, how ever it may need to be reapplied from time to time

 

[monk]

i've used a blackening agent from gesswein. i don't know of its' permanence, but i've never had a piece come back. it's not an oxidizing chemical, just a very dense, black pigment diluted with xylene. works great for acheiving contrast.

 

[a.khaksari]

Thank you

Thanks all for your guidance.

They were really useful for me