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    More practice

    First time trying to do background removal and shading, along with a couple of borders. I figure another 5 years and I may get this down. Doesn't look too bad from about 5 feet :) I really need to go to a class later this year.
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    TRANSFERS

    The best transfers I get start with cleaning the plate very well with acetone. I then make my transfer with plain paper with a HP laser printer. Mix 20% Damar varnish with 80% lighter fluid. Put a couple of drops of the Varnish mixture on the plate and evenly coat the plate using your finger...
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    Practice plate

    Thank you JJ. I am using a Pulse Graver, 116 degree graver, with a Lydsay turntable and vice. Haven't been doing it very long. Getting started late in life at the age of 70.
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    Practice plate

    Thank you John. This is very early engraving. Still working on shading of running wheat border before I go further. Doing Sam's Beginner's Course DVD
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    Practice plate

    After doing a practice plate I can now go back to trying to learn to cut decently. Tight turns are extremely hard for me as my graver control is bad and the tip digs in. Back to cutting circles and curves. I am glad I am a patient person so practice does not bother me
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    Practice

    I am just starting out and was wanting to see if I am cutting right. Still working on graver control and need a lot more practice. I've only done around 60 plates so far. Using a PulseGraver.
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    Printer with or without scanner bed?

    I would choose the one with the scanner. I make a lot of copies as I need them that way.
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    Flare/transition cut question

    Looks good to me but I don't know much about engraving yet. The file work on the blade looks good too.
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