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    Oiled graver or no oiled graver?

    When I took my basic class, Layne called us all around to observe him while he was cutting. He was cutting, stopped, and stuck his graver into a small container, and then continued cutting. I asked him what he had just done. "it's cutting oil." He said. Then it occurred to me...Ahhh....cutting...
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    finally

    I finally found what I think to be the right proportion, after several attempts at coating my surface of brass. I discovered that letting the surface tension of the water settle, and do it's thing, I think I might be onto something. Thanks for the help. PS, a small (minute, actually) amount of...
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    TRANSFERS

    Layne told me when one makes a copy from a printer, "make sure the printer set to pure black, and not color" I don't own a printer, but I have success using copies I had done at FedEx/Kinkos. The chap-stick method...I haven't tried yet because I'm gonna have to shave some pencils to get the...
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    finally

    Thank you all for responding. Special thanks for that last part. It would have never occurred to me otherwise. Well..... and once I saw 2 likes.... I'll keep an eye out for the beading you're talking about. (bow) AL12
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    finally

    I was wondering what you thought of that brand. I purchased a small container of the chinese white from GRS. It comes in a small tray and it works fair. But today I got a tube of Master's Touch. Any thoughts?
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    901 AT (short spring vs long)

    Morning all. been busy trying to find my depth and build up muscle memory. When I got my 901, It came with a shorter spring which I've never used. I'm thinking of switching it out from the longer one and seeing what happens. But before I do that, cus I'm not sure I want to (or should), Does...
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    Sharpening advice for beginner

    This is on update to my response from January. I've made some changes to my sharpening technique. I still use the diamond plates with the surface plate. A small bit of water between the 2, make it stick the the surface and it won't move, if it's done right. I got rid of the sandpaper. For some...
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    Graver Geometry - Color Lines?

    Some time ago, when I knew I wanted to learn this art form, I started buying the cheaper things I could afford at the time. A handpeice and vice were the first. Then came the graver set. (the engravers mixed graver kit #022-526) Then the sharpening fixture. When I picked the gravers, I was...
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    Graver Geometry - Color Lines?

    "But it still leaves the following unanswered:" Personally, I think they did answer your question. I've found that direct sunlight shows any engraving work perfectly. It reveals the good and the bad of the work that I do. and when presented at different angles to the observer, it does funny...
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    Announcement: Iconic Scrolls practice plate

    I would love to have 2. But life has taken a turn. It's definitely on my radar. Thanks. P.S. You said 30 hours of design time. I'm thinking that's not including cutting time. Question: How long do you think, Mr. Alfano, would it take you to complete this? Background removal, and shading, the...
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    Graver Geometry - Color Lines?

    I like the design. You say you've been cutting for HOW long? When I look at this piece, .... well.... I wish I could be as consistent in depth and width as you are. And with a flat graver, you say, because "that was all they had". The plot thickens. I have spoken. AL12
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    Announcement: Intermediate engraving class @ GRS

    My hopes are dashed, sadly. When I saw the initial title of this thread, I was so ever hopeful. But then I realized 2 things: 1) There is no advanced class for advanced engraving in Emporia this year (at least currently....fingers crossed) and 2) this was originally posted 5 years ago. "for...
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    Critique Request My Third Engraving

    I like the general design. " You want my advice? Withdraw your legions." - Judah Ben-Hur In the times when engravers were essential to the world, and engraving was the chosen profession that one wanted to pursue to earn their livelihood, If one had easily...
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    Critique Request An attempt at redemption

    "I'm not sure redemption is what you need. I think you actually need a divider." Do you mean like this one? I can see the potential in that advice. Thank you all to whom have experienced the frustration and hair pulling in your early careers as artisans, and are willing to share the benefits...
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    Critique Request An attempt at redemption

    Thanks so much for that. I never thought of that. Ya know, I really need to get that light bulb switch fixed.
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