Hello, all not here to create a firestorm or argument about tool knockoffs. Full disclosure I own many Steven Lindsay tools and have no interest in buying fake cheap ones. I have been interested in the patent process lately, and have followed the work of master Lindsay since he has been so...
oh, forgot to mention, print your image, then cut to size your transparency, and tape it onto the image, run it back through the printer, saves money on the expensive TP.
I'm new to transfer as well, have had great success so far. only mistake I made was printing onto the wrong side of the transparency paper, once I figured that out I have been rocking every since. Some of the guys on here recommended inkscapes, has worked great for me, you can size your images...
Yes I do mostly finer work, so my Opti visor doesn't get used very often. The B & L stereo zoom is probably the best value because of the longevity of the unit and the massive volume that was produced. If I am reading correctly they started making them in 1959. I believe the stereo zoom 4 model...
I have B & L stereozoom 4, works great but I constantly have to readjust it to make sure I'm in focus and alignment or I end up with eyestrain at the end of the day. Mind you I could have a bad egg, and I sometimes spend 10-12 hours on the scope a day, I almost have enough saved for my Leica...
Thanks, I have received a variety of responses, by personally emailing master engravers. Some said no, some did not respond, and believe it or not, a few said I could use any of their designs that I like, I guess it all depends on the person. I'm thinking there could be a real market for a...
I have ordered Mister Alfano's Ornate Scrollwork & Ornamental Design book, and I got the Tom white transfer magic solution and film on order. I am excited to scan these images, and experiment with some printer transfers for my work. I have two questions that I could use assistance with:
First...