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    anybody know

    i fooled around with horns for awhile. i was (smart ?) used a modified soldering iron. i soon lost interest in the art !
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    New guy drawing

    you can get samples on google/images/scroll/linne drawings.
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    Question: Andu Engraver

    same for me with the lindsay. the gravermeister still works as good as when i bought it. the year mr. meeks pubbed his book. it was that book that sorta made me buy mine. i've never cleaned the lindsay. the meister has had its' third belt. dang good track record !
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    anybody know

    thanks to all that responded. a special thanks to leonardo for the one link. i was able to order some at about half the price that i first checked on.
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    anybody know

    there's jillions of pine trees around here, but am loathe to try and burn off the volatiles. my old lady is kinda fussy about her kitchen. i once made mike du's transfer wax formula. sadly, i used the chapstick that had camphor or menthol in it. my wife still chirps about that !!
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    anybody know

    nice to see you back on the forum, ron. tyvm
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    Question: Andu Engraver

    not sure i've even heard of this one. where is it made?
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    New guy drawing

    welcome to this learning center. first off, i would practice drawing just the scroll spine or backbone as some call it. you need to create perfect spirals first. if you have scroll with flat spots or lumps, anything you add to that wont really be very good. there are many books and videos...
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    anybody know

    thanks leonardo,for the recipe. i actually have all at hand, or can get it. all except the resina. wow ! unless i can find a batch reasonably priced, i'm going to hold off on this one for now.
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    Help with tight hammer and chisel cuts

    if your gravers have a rather long heel, that can add to the problem. heels to be very short for tight curves.
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    anybody know

    you have been a very big help to me in my quest to make a batch. thank you very much
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    anybody know

    thank you, sir. i began looking at the videos you had links to. i saw that one and am going to give it a try. nothing ventured, nothing gained. the videos by sebastian are well worth watching. espacially to people wanting to learn the art. the videos speak louder than words, as no real...
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    anybody know

    leonardo: i believe the cow fat would translate to beef tallow. i've seen that reference many times for different transfer waxes.
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    anybody know

    you mentioned fat. would olive oil work ?
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    anybody know

    ok thanks folks. i'm willing and eager to give that a try absoluutely thank you for doing this.
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    My first registration post, greeting all senior teachers

    few of us are able to read this post. could you please translate to the english language.
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    Question: Bare bones setup advice

    roger, remember "joseph the engraver" ? quite some time back, he did use a stone to support some of his work.
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    Ball Vise Questions

    i did buy one of the 85 dollar mini vises on the bay. it was from india. mine ended up being a good buy. but as the man said, 'it can be a waste of cash". luck comes into playhere.
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    Ball Vise Questions

    llord, i almost forgot--- a lazy susan bearing and a sandbag can also be very useful-- even if you're a fully equipped pro.
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    working while staying at home

    yes, for surre is lookin good. no excuse for those needing more practice. never a better time than now.

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