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    Pnline Calig4aphy Classes

    https://www.iampeth.com/convention/2010 If you are really interested in script lettering try this sight.
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    Pnline Calig4aphy Classes

    If you are interested in doing fine script lettering you should search for Dr. Joseph Vitolo. I am not sure but I think there are excellent step by step lessons on YouTube.
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    for beginners

    It seems to me that we have had a number of questions from beginners. Welcome if you are new and a bit of advice. Nothing will get you off to a good start than spending time with a seasoned engraver. I think you will find it well worth the money to spend a day or two of instruction with...
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    Beginner Practice Plates Questions

    I get my steel at Tractor Supply, hardware store, anywhere I can find it. It comes in strips 2, 3, and 4 inches wide. Buying plates from GRS is expensive. I have a belt sander and use it to bring the steel to the polish I want. It will have some gray scale and needs polished to about 320...
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    communication

    Thanks
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    Question: Complain to a non-engraver

    Check your mail in the upper right
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    Dividers and Calipers

    I have the same problem. Relax and don't use too much pressure.
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    communication

    Some forums have ways to send private messages. Do we have that here on this forum?
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    Question: 1-Step versus 2-Step Re-sharpening Process

    Yes, Sam is correct as others were. Don't think too much, just sharpen and be consistent. As long as it works like it should it is correct.
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    Shortening gravers

    Am I wrong or is that a file you are holding? You can grind gravers from old triangular or round files that could help getting started. I'm sure that is how others got started. You can also use old drill bits and grind them to shape. If it cuts steel you most likely can make a graver from it.
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    Design work

    Adding oil to the candle or using the marker. good tip I never thought of that.
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    Help, please: Winchester Engraving

    It is hard to tell. Need better photos. From what I see to me it doesn't look like factory engraving.
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    Carving grapevine on a limestone cross

    Beautiful! I have great admiration for those who work in stone.
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    Design work

    I usually take a smoke pull of the item or a pencil rub. Then I scan it into Adobe Illustrator and select a layer over it and trace it using pen tools. For round objects like a barrel I wrap paper around it getting a rectangle when unwrapped. So far this has worked well for me. It is...
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    Drawing on curved work

    I did one in sterling and was bright cut. The borders were easy to lay out with a pair of dividers. I did some individual transfers of flowers to make sure the petals were divided well. There is not much space to work with so the remainder was sketched on the piece and bright cut scrolls.
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    Parchment Transfer and Engraving

    I have tried the parchment paper before. I find that almost all of the toner comes off on the item. It gives a good dark transfer, but that means more junk to cut through and dirt to contend with. Then if the transfer becomes smeared of wiped away you don't have the design to put back on the...
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    Corel Draw

    I used to use Corel Draw. It has been a while but my first copy was purchased from Amazon I think. It was an edition that was out of date but it worked for me at the time. I paid very little. It was a time when you bought CD's and installed on your computer. I don't know if you can do that...
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    Tool Identification Requested -Gravers?

    Most pattern makers worked making wood patterns to be used in sand casting. That is what I've always thought.
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    Need help

    Thanks for the comment on dye vs pigment.
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    Laser printer vs inkjet printer.

    I like an ink jet for positioning designs around screw holes. I have confidence in my drawing but when it comes to making something symmetrical I cannot seem to get the right to look like the left. That's is when I go the computer and a transfer.

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