Critique Request first bracelete

[John Cole]

I've been working on this project off and on for a few weeks now. The main thing that I was trying to work on, besides oh, shading and scroll composition, was background removal. This is the first project that I've tried to do a background removal with stippling in the background.
I find it *very* slow going. However, I'm not rushing the project and taking my time, trying to work on technique and form rather than speed. So I give this project an hour or two here and there when I can, and it will get done, when it gets done.

as always, critiques are welcome,
thanks for looking,
John

 

[Marrinan]

"I find it *very* slow going" Welcome to the world of hand engraving. Not for those seeking instant gratification or mass or rapid production. Your work is coming on very well. Fred

 

[monk]

very clean & controlled cutting. nice, pleasant design.

 

[Marcus Hunt]

If you stuck it to a block of wood with hot glue it might help. It stops the metal vibrating and the graver cuts cleaner and faster + it cuts down on noise!

 

[thughes]

John, you are looking good. But I agree with Marcus, stick it to a block of wood. It helps in lots of ways.

Todd