This is just beautiful Sam. I have been staring at this picture all day! Im sure it takes the right plater to do something this fine. So any inlay would have to be done afterwards. Cut through the nickle? For me just at the very beginning of all of this, the best part is thinking about the steps...
Is there a way to finish steel that does not darken as much as bluing? Other than obvious constant care and rubbing with gun oil or something is there a way to protect bright 'raw' looking steel without getting to dark or using stainless?
I use black shoe polish because it is so hot here in the valley the Rustoleum was drying way to fast and I was getting blotches. I found the show polish was nice and waxy. Smells good too. lol
I am right there with you. I think we even likely contacted the same retired person for a class. The Mesa art center had an engraving course but I have not heard much about it. Hammer and chisel I think. Depending on where you are at I would be more than happy to show you what I know or have but...
Does anyone recognize this? I have a chance to puck up very very reasonably but do not know if this will work and the guy does not have model or manufacturer (and its a bit of a drive). Its variable up to X40 magnification. Has camera and a light around lens. Im not really interested in the...