Sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad.
The Urns base may be engraved while nestled in a small soft pillow.
The top may be best held in your vise with the aid of some cut wood, pins and/or Thermo-Loc.
Congratulations on attending the FEGA show as an Emerging Artist.
May you enjoy a long and...
Hi Travis.
Too much glare in your photo. A little hint if I may, courtesy of my friend Tim George.
Try dabbing the knife with a little modeling clay before taking the photo.
Hello Mike, and thank you.
A recent Cafe post of mine mentioned the book 'Sketching Your Favorite Subject in Pen & Ink" by Claudia Nice.
This book shows how to build up the required textures for most subjects, including smooth and rough hair.
And the pen strokes are the same strokes that you...
Hello Mike, pretty good for a third try at bulino work.
The general anatomy, eyes. nose, muzzle and mouth are very well done.
Study and practice the smooth hair and also the ear hair.
Do it over and post it again, please.
With the correct laser printer all you need is a clean object, a paper print and an acetone wipe on the back of the print.
My laser is Cannon Image Class MF229DW. several years old and works well for acetone transfers,