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  1. Masgrimes

    Working Towards Artistic Success

    @mark_hickler That's definitely a thing I'm keenly aware of. Typically, I try not to criticize anyone who is working outside of their normal work environment for being nervous/tense. Performance is part of the job in some situations, but for the most part I imagine we're all most at home in the...
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    Working Towards Artistic Success

    In penmanship, we have this never-ending tug of war between what the hand can do and what the eye can perceive. I expect it's the same with most crafts, but I type this from a fine penmanship perspective. The issue for beginners is that they can see good work, and they might even be able to...
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    Scrimshaw: Second attempt at scrimshaw

    Outstanding design and execution. Wow.
  4. Masgrimes

    Introduction to Basic Metalsmithing Workshops in Los Angeles | June 2024

    Very cool, Monica! Good luck with your class.
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    We're trying to fix that, JJ! Gotta show 'em the good stuff and get them excited about writing and making things by hand. I think it'll only become more important as more and more desk work is automated. Craft seems to be a safe bet for where people will want to spend their time when there's...
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    This seems to be quite common in Catholic schools. Do you know what method they use?
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Looking good, Mark! It's a pleasure to see your script.
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Hey @mark_hickler, I'm glad you're still using those materials! Would love to see some photos of your engraved script sometime.
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Thank you for your compliment!
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    They don't teach cursive penmanship everywhere in the United States, but there are some places that they still do. For example, California Gov. Newsom just signed a 2023 bill bringing it back to CA public school...
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Hey @AllenClapp, I was under the impression that this type of post would be acceptable here based the "Advertising" portion of this thread: https://engraverscafe.com/threads/new-members-start-here-forum-rules-guidelines.2/ I believe that the "Buy & Sell" section is specifically set aside for...
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    I appreciate it, gentlemen!
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    2024 Engrosser's Script Program (aka "Engraver's Script")

    Hello Engravers! My name is David Grimes. I am a penman and calligrapher from Oregon, USA. I lurk around the forum here and enjoy reading about all of your projects and gleaning what I can from your work in the vein of script engraving. I feel our disciplines are intertwined. Here is a sample...
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    Unconventional Ornament

    Yea, unfortunately, your hand oil is a great size and the gold will love to stick to it. I had a sign guy rub his nose and stick some gold to my T-square to show me how effective nose oil can be as a size. That gold is still there nearly five years later. If you can get the card relatively...
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    Unconventional Ornament

    Very cool! You you might enjoy working with more traditional illumination/gilding techniques if you continue with the gold work. There are lots of flat gilding approaches that can give you a mirror finish in one shot with gold leaf. There's also burnishing, if the UV glue can take it. Awesome...
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    Unconventional Ornament

    The gold is pretty cool, Sarah! I'm assuming you used the UV glue as the size for that? —David
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    drawing scroll backbones

    Hey Scott, It looks like you're in Tenessee. I'm in Oregon. —David
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    drawing scroll backbones

    As a current penmanship and calligraphy instructor, I'd suggest trying to draw curves, whenever possible, with arm movement rather than finger and wrist movement. The larger muscles of the arm, chest, and back can impart your lines with graceful qualities that the fingers and wrist simply...
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    Engraving à la Archibald McLees (1817-1890)

    Hello Engravers! I am looking over some English copper plates that I purchased a few years ago and wondering if anyone on the forum is deeply familiar with script engraving from 1870-1910. One of the more prominent American Engravers in the penmanship world at that time was Archibald McLees...
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    Trying to learn about half-tone engraving for an upcoming project of mine. Know anyone?

    Trying to learn about half-tone engraving for an upcoming project of mine. Know anyone?

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