HP has a relative new printer that uses 962 ink. It's an ink jet. Has anyone tried it for transfers with transparencies. I haven't been to a store to try it. If anyone has, I'm sure we would all like to hear from you.
Since penmanship has been a recent topic I suggest you search for Jake Weidmann. Many consider him to be the best with pen and ink. His work is amazing. I couldn't get his site to copy so I could paste here or I would have. You will have to search for him. Take the time to do it you will be...
I need some Stainless for engraving. Would like to be able to buy 1 sq. ft. in about 8 gauge. I know 416 is good for engraving are there any other suggestions? I am making plaques to go on benches that will be out side year around. Just names and other info. I have been searching and few...
I use flat black Rustolium like most to darken background, but I know some also use printers ink. I have searched and found that Speedball makes printers ink in small tubes. Is any one using this ink to darken background and is it durable?
If you are using baking parchment for transfers and having trouble with paper jams, here is what I do. First cut the paper to size and roll it backwards and paper clip it on the ends with paper clips. Let the roll sit for while. This will help it lay flat. Then I sand the leading edge of...
The other day I put a post about image transfer. I mentioned three ways. There is a forth and I thought I would write a post about it. I have never tried it only read about it. The method involves printing your image on a laser printer and then gluing it face down on the metal. The glue is...
In Issue no. 128 of "The Engraver" Layne Z. states in his article that, "the first order of business was to remove all factory lettering." This caught my attention because I thought that removing factory information was against the law. I know it is against the law to remove serial numbers...
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...
My printer quit. I was using an HP Envy 5540 that used 62 ink. Printing on Pictorico transparency and the transfers were fine. The old one was just finished. I needed a new one. I just set up a new HP Envy 7155 that uses 64 ink. I printed a transfer to try and not one spot of the ink...
Is there a video or diagram or something that shows how to sharpen the bulldozer? I understand what is meant by dubbing the point when using carbide graver; but is this something different?
I'm looking for square princess cut cz's or synthetic sapphires 2.5mm or 3mm. I want white and blue. I've been doing much searching and the only place I can find them is in China or India. I don't want to order anything from China. I would like to deal with a US source even though they most...
Is there a special graver geometry for cutting English scroll? I have made some poor attempts. I don't seem to produce satisfactory results.
The dark areas between the scrolls are too small to be made by removing the background with a flat. The background must be removed when cutting the...
Internet archive is a great place for information in old books. Winter's School of Jewelry Engraving is another book that some want to take a look. The book has been reprinted but it is very unlikely that you will find a copy. I'm sure that many of us know about this book or may even have a...
Some may be interested in taking a look at the Standard Scroll Book by Daniel H. Moser. I found it in the internet archives. https://archive.org/details/standardscrollbo00mose/page/n9/mode/2up
Does anyone make bolo ties? What gauge silver is best to use? It is most likely be an oval about 40x36 mm. I have 16 gauge and 20 gauge sterling in my silver supply. Is 20 to thin?
I have never used a cast iron lap and wondered how it works. I would think that the diamond powder would cut into the lap as well as the polishing the graver. How do they work so they create the polish without cutting into the cast iron?
My old printer is not doing the job it used to and I'm going to by a new one. I am looking for your suggestions. I use Pictorico sheets with Prismacolor 40% gray markers to make my transfers. My HP ENVY 5540 with 62 ink has worked fine last week but no so now. Lets hear from all you that use...