a couple members sent them to me sam. as to why i never got them to download, i don't know. i tried several times, no luck, and just yelled for help. i got them, so all is well on my end. now, if you could just send me a bit of graver control that would be even better. your video is a rather...
sinc joining the forum, i've seen a whole raft of buckles. many, if not most, were very complex, ornate, and quite beautiful. to this day, the buckle roger did is still my very favorite. it's not complex,rather somewhat un complicated. none the less, it is a mesmerizing piece to look at. when...
i think the inner elements are too large which leaves for lack of concistency in the background. scan the bolster, resize it and do larger drawings. reduce the size when everything comes together. then either make a transfer, or give a try at direct drawing. personally, i would draw up the spine...
the people i worked for had the paducah facility deplate/replate. the engraving was deep enough to start with. the people were all from the south dakota area, and were totally satisfied with the engraving after having been replated. sorry i have no fotos of that work to show.