Scientists have discovered, and studies have revealed that “hand writing” increases brain activity and has many long-term benefits.
This can directly translate to our love of hand engraving.
The complicated activity of hand engraving, requiring coordination of brain and hand, careful...
Suggestion for practice plate material: I purchase old used silver plate trays and platters at thrift stores and second hand stores etc.,
I use my band saw and cut off the boarders….. I then cut remaining flat bottoms of trays into practice plates of desired size……
I normally engrave the back...
Dear Engraver Friends:
Could someone please help find the youtube video of member who described how to download photos to Procreate and adjust to produce and print out on a transfer sheet.
Thank you!!
Dave
Dear Engravers Cafe friends:
I have been studying and practicing for 1 1/2 years. I'm a beginner and a student.
Thank you for viewing and your comments.
Dave Friedman
Dear Engravers:
Would I be correct when engraving a stainless steel watch the movement is removed from the case?
Also, are the links on the band dis-assembled, or can the band and links be engraved without dis-assembly?
Thank you!
Dave Friedman
Dear Engravers,
I have an HP inkjet printer....I have Tom White’s transfer sheets and Transfer Magic.... when I print ink comes out “wet” and doesn’t dry well, causing transfer problems..... Any help/answers to this situation to aid in transfer process is appreciated.
Thank you!
Dave
Dear Engravers,
I am a new student to engraving..... I have had some good success and some problems with making transfers with clear acetate sheets. I am using Tom White's "Transfer Magic". I am following his instructions.
I am using the following supplies/equipment:
~Canon Pixma MG3620 Ink-Jet...