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  1. ByrnBucks

    Leopard with Procreate changes.

    Dcurrie, even being very green to this art I would call this a masterpiece as is. I’ve been a industrial painter for 10 years and “over processing” your work is almost always a mistake, its hard sometimes but “put the paint gun/Graver down and walk away”. P.S. take that with a grain of salt...
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    Cherishing milestones

    Hello gentlemen, This is a design by Sam Alfano so I realize its significantly easier standing on the shoulders of masters. Never the less this plate was a delight to engrave, It was the first time I confidently cut every line, didn’t hesitate or stress before beginning each cut. I ”to an...
  3. ByrnBucks

    Pendant kit by Sam

    Hello gentlemen, been a while since I’ve posted but have been rather busy practicing. I’ve gotten a few more commissions doing for aircraft placard registration number plates in highly visible areas. Anyways I found after spending 10+ hours trying to duplicate Sams designs for these pendants...
  4. ByrnBucks

    Critique Request Sam’s Pendant kit design

    Much appreciate, a case of less can be more, admittedly once inked I was very surprised at the amount of darkness that seemed to appear, while cutting it did not seem to have much contrast at all. Perhaps another understanding that comes from practice, trial and error. Thanks
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    Critique Request Sam’s Pendant kit design

    Good day gentlemen, Thought I’d try this on a practice plate first as it felt a bit out of my league. Sam’s layout and shading are amazing, I tried to follow the leader if you will and for some reason it doesn’t look like the picture haha :) But I was wondering if this is at least coherent. Lot...
  6. ByrnBucks

    Pendant kit by Sam

    Thanks you sir for that, picked up more than a couple tips from Mr. Powley there.
  7. ByrnBucks

    Pendant kit by Sam

    Unfortunately that is one of the videos I currently lack, that and flare cutting have seemed beyond me till recently. Thanks. I inked the piece it looks a tad cleaner.
  8. ByrnBucks

    Pendant kit by Sam

    I was hesitant to try the checkered background as it was my first and quickly realized trying to eyeball the subsequent areas into being parallel was an exercise in futility... lesson learned and this has given me the final nudge to order a proper stippling handle as the electric one I use on...
  9. ByrnBucks

    Pendant kit by Sam

    It took awhile before I got the nerve to try one... gotta start somewhere haha. I’d highly recommend this kit to anyone looking to challenge themselves to step outside whatever comfort zone they’ve nestled into.
  10. ByrnBucks

    Getting hand control on power graver

    Welcome, I’m a beginner as well so I can offer is some insights into the mode of thinking “I’ll just get this to start” The money and time I personally wasted getting started. First it was sharpening “Ill just spend 100$ On junk instead of 250$” so I promptly bought both and shelved the junk...
  11. ByrnBucks

    Let me introduce myself

    Welcome Paul, you will find some the most helpful, friendly and knowledgeable people here. Looked at some of your work and wondering if your using a rotary tool on all your glass pieces? looking good by the way, have a great day.
  12. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    An interesting series of events subsequent to this piece. The fellow for whom I made this piece reciprocated in a most profound manner. Only days after receiving it the gentleman attended a meeting in which one topic was acquiring a new registration number plate for a Gulfstream 550... he...
  13. ByrnBucks

    Pendant kit by Sam

    Sam, I’ve previously expressed my gratitude toward you making educational material available to those who are looking for guidance and comprehensive exposure to this wonderful art. Well let me again say thank you as I add this to my collection, as every dvd and book have unlocked priceless...
  14. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    It definitely sounds like Im undervaluing for the sake of not “scaring off” any potential clientele. The general consensus is that’s a mistake Ill have to overcome or risk not succeeding in not only making myself but the customer satisfied. Much appreciated.
  15. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    I have always been on the nine to five path through life. I have always dreamed of one day feeling not only the freedom of self employment but the satisfaction of making something unique and on some level embodies a bit of one’s self. I have no illusions that ill ever be able to achieve the...
  16. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    Whew..... no pressure indeed, lot to digest there. Personally “though it isn’t always realistic” I would prefer look at people “customers” as inherently good and not so predatory as described. I do understand your point and it is a hard truth that one wishing to make a living at any form of...
  17. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    I don’t fancy myself much of a salesman haha I guess in my head I’m looking for the “why not, that’s fair” casual customer. Thank you sir.
  18. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    I aim simply to make an honest living comparable to a 9 to 5 job doing something that I enjoy from the comfort of home. thank you for your time and advise
  19. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    One would hope to land somewhere in the busy but achievable category, I’m sure that doesn’t happen nearly as often as desired.
  20. ByrnBucks

    Question: What to Charge?

    Wow thank you very much for this insightful wisdom. This not only altered my perception that my work may one day incrementally increase in value parallel to skill development, but also relives me in a way that I’ve preset my value at what I believe is a balance between not a tough sell and the...

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