billrice@charter.net
Elite Cafe Member
Ok everyone I have spent some more time on Engraving my knife by following Sams Instructions as per his Engraving Scroll work. I have finished the next 3 chapters,
Engraving the borders - I followed along with Sam and drew my border lines using a set of Dividers and a modified scribe. I cut the borders and went on to the next chapter
Drawing the backbone and drawing the inside element. I used Sams transfer wax and a very sharp 9 lead pencil. the design is not exactly like Sams but close. I will tell you freehand drawing under a microscope in wax is not easy though I see the benifits. I have attached a couple of pictures of my progress I will cut the scrolls next and share with you more of my progress. I really am having fun doing this. I look forward the next chapters where I will be cutting out the design.
This exercise is really helping me appreciate how really good Sam is I hope you guys are enjoying this. Attached are some progress Pictures
Engraving the borders - I followed along with Sam and drew my border lines using a set of Dividers and a modified scribe. I cut the borders and went on to the next chapter
Drawing the backbone and drawing the inside element. I used Sams transfer wax and a very sharp 9 lead pencil. the design is not exactly like Sams but close. I will tell you freehand drawing under a microscope in wax is not easy though I see the benifits. I have attached a couple of pictures of my progress I will cut the scrolls next and share with you more of my progress. I really am having fun doing this. I look forward the next chapters where I will be cutting out the design.
This exercise is really helping me appreciate how really good Sam is I hope you guys are enjoying this. Attached are some progress Pictures