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    Recent pieces

    Very flattering but yes 2 years since I first scratched something. Still lots to learn to achieve my goal. self taught, I have spoken to two renowned full time engravers in person several times. But have had no tuition. I just want to get better and better and be able to engrave guns
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    Recent pieces

    A few recent bits for you all to mark my 2 years into engraving. as always any constructive crialways welcome
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    More practice.

    Yes Marcus has helped me a lot
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    More practice.

    Done.
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    More practice.

    Thanks Marcus, that means a huge amount. & as i think you know I’m passionate about this and I want to get it right. I want to be able to do it for real one day. And that is thanks to you & your father’s inspiration in all honesty.
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    More practice.

    Thank you Marcus, it’s these little things that I need to know. And unless told don’t know. I hope you approve of my efforts and can see I’m trying. Hope all is well in chippy.
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    More practice.

    Thankyou, buts it’s not quite there yet.
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    More practice.

    Thankyou, I kind of made it up As I went along really, bit naughty should have done a drawing first. But it’s only Practice.
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    Critique Request Another watch dial

    Your patience is humbling!! Amazing detail
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    More practice.

    A bit the more practice in between getting ready to move house!! I have been told to try and master my English fine scroll & I feel my own style is developing now. Time is my enemy at the moment. !!! But looking forward to a more permenant and refined work area at the new place. as always any...
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    Sorry John...I didn't mean to

    Really beautiful work Marc
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    Progressing

    Thanks Marc, onwards and upwards now to greater things
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    Progressing

    Thank you, although I feel We are never “there” always something to learn or improve. However Iam becoming happier with my results in English fine scroll, but need to broaden my horizons somewhat.
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    practice

    I admire all Of you who can cut large scrolls, it’s something I really, really struggle with.
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    Progressing

    Some pics of the finished motorcycle fuel cap and casting. Fairly pleased with the outcome and my father in law was very pleased with it. As always constructive comments always appreciated
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    Recent progress 1 year in.

    Thank you
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    Recent progress 1 year in.

    I understand your point, however as a beginner Iam keen to everything to the very best of my ability and strive to get things as spot on as Iam able. My goal is to one day in time make this my career and there is a lot of fierce competition to go up against.
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    Raised gold / silver dots

    Thank you
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    Raised gold / silver dots

    How do you go about inlaying raised gold/ silver dots??? I have seen it in a lot of engravings but never come actoss any info on how it’s done?? I’m sure there are some here who could enlighten me.
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    Recent progress 1 year in.

    Thanks John, Yes you are right it does look untidy. That was my first attempt at cutting away & stippling background, & if I’m honest I don’t think I went deep enough either. I will endeavour to pay more attention to this. It’s these things that experienced engravers see & point out that help...

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