Ran across this website https://www.artisanideas.com/ they have a small selection of FEGA dvd’s half off Christmas sale for $27 one of which is Tim George’s raised gold inlay. Can’t speak of the video quality though.
Call me optimistic but I think there will always be a demand and a market for those highly skilled in the craft of firearms engraving, as in any trade. History is full of examples not only in weaponry but painting, architecture, carpentry, jewelry, etc.... granted, there are periods of highs and...
Hey Mitch, so I you tubed your nephew thinking I might get to see some of that behind the back shootin' but found a clip about him from USA Shooting. Really interesting, he gave a little background on what it took to get where he was. It also showed a couple of pictures with his dad and him with...
I second the the rosin and alcohol... use pine rosin and 99% isopropyl with Pictorico transparency film. Got that tip while at the FEGA show a few years back and have never had another issue with transfers.
Might try him on Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/Marcus-Hunt-Master-Hand-Engraver-626632517723694/ If you can get the Book/ DVD/ set it is well worth it, it will not disappoint!
For close up pictures take a look at the Explora https://www.theexplora.com/, also Purdey, Holland and Holland...
Use Mothers Mag & Aluminum Polish. I did a pewter jewelry box, and as you suspect you do get a lot of fine scratches on a high polished piece... Mothers did a pretty good job of cleaning them up.