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It's just a light swipe across ceramic holding the graver approximately vertical. I don't think about it much...I just do it. There may... -
Jere I do mine a bit different...i think.... When i am done sharpening myngraver, i just hold it upon my ceramic stone vertically and...
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Mitch has it spot on! I looked at one of my dubbed tools with the idea to take a photo but the area is so small I gave up on the idea.
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For hard metal I double dub...I put a very small facet on the tip of the face at perhaps 80 or so degrees (compared to the heel)...
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CVery nice artwork!
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Mmdengraver replied to the thread Bulino engraving techniques.Very nice artwork!
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Mike576 replied to the thread Question: Scrimshaw question.Thank you! -
Mike576 replied to the thread Question: Scrimshaw question.One thing I just found works really well is switching ink types. I stopped using the higgens and started to use some calligraphy ink I...
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Maybe rubbing with a harder, flatter paper such as newsprint will reduce loose fibers slipping into the inked furrows.
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coming along nicely Mr. Mike
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I have never worked in ivory but I would say you need high polish. For some interesting work in ivory visit David Warther Carvings...
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Pap, I never used steel wool on ivory or its synthetics. I gave it a high polish, layed out the design then waxed. Starting with the...
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Try a coat of Renaisance wax before scrimming. After each color is added to the design, coat that as well so that the ink is not... -
Pap, I never used steel wool on ivory or its synthetics. I gave it a high polish, layed out the design then waxed. Starting with the...
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SamW replied to the thread Question: Scrimshaw question.Pap, I never used steel wool on ivory or its synthetics. I gave it a high polish, layed out the design then waxed. Starting with the...
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