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Here's some of my first work, and the first knife I ever engraved. ::::shudder::::
Thanks for the comment and the suggestion. I will definitely consider that. Thinking of ordering didyoung's shading DVD which also comes with a casting I believe.
My engraving equipment will be delivered Tuesday. I'm getting excited to get back in it!
Two or three properly placed are better than a dozen helter skelter.
That's exactly what my instructor said! And I have seen where that is true....I have no delusions at this point. I know that lots and lots of cutting is in order to improve. Also looking at examples of excellent engraving is a big help to me, because it's funny how quickly a person is able to see what has been done poorly even if they don't know how to fix it yet!