JJ, I have been drawing most of my life. Not exactlly "Picasso" but I'd say my skills were above average (slightly) :)
So, for my own edification, are you saying, as a general principle spend some time working on drawing to improve ones engraving or something else?
Johnathan, than you for the info, I appreciate it. I have a couple of ideas I would like to try and I will definitely try this. Even if I don't get the result I'm looking for, it will be good experience. I seem to learn from failure.....a lot :)
JJ, I appreciate the feedback. I figured i would end up getting into hand engraving sooner or later. Does anyone know of someone I could talk to in the Oklahoma City area?
And, I really do like my little handpiece, but I am interested in learning about conventional engraving as well. Looked...
Thanks for the feedback, it is greatly appreciated. I will check out those books. Have you have any experience with trying to make a smooth floor with your NSK?
I read on Sam's website that he uses enamel paint to black out his carvings, so I tried that also. I think they turned out 'ok', but I certainly feel they could be better. If anyone has any tips they want to share, please do!
Oh yeah, heh heh...and engraving! I guess I should have mentioned, 'engraving in metal'. Here are a couple of pictures of my second and third carvings. I am working with a dental handpiece, so if anyone has any experience with that kind of tool, please feel free to reach out to me!
Greetings all,
I'd like to introduce myself to the members. My name is Damon and I live in Oklahoma City. I am new to the forum and new to engraving, as in I am a complete 'noob'.
I came across this forum looking for an answer to a problem I was having. Thankfully, the post from...