A Practice piece

[vanknife]

Goo day to all,
This is a practice piece I have just done. The design is not my own I had altered it to suite this bracelet to be. I have learned a heck of a lot and it was my first try on silver. I know there are a lot of mistakes but I guess that is why I am still a learner/beginner engraver. I want to apologies for the photo quality I am still working on that and hopefully ONE day be reasonable good engraver that takes acceptable photo's LOL. The bottom line is I enjoy every moment of it.

Any comments and help will be appreciated.

Cheers
"VAN"

 

[Sam]

Very nice work on a McKenzie style scroll which is cut really well. Not much to critique, really. It's excellent.

 

[Ranchman]

Van,

I think you did a great job. Someone will be very happy with it. What gage of silver did you use and how will you be forming the bracelet?

Jeff

 

[Tira]

Nice job Van, it's very well balanced and cut well.

 

[vanknife]

Thank's

Thanks’ Sam; Jeff and Tira,

Your compliments is very encouraging and thanks for looking, Jeff the silver is about 1.5mm thick and I will be forming it with a press similar to that of GRS.

Will post a Picture when it is shaped.

Regards


"VAN"

 

[BrianPowley]

Shazaam! You claim to be a learner/beginner?
This is pretty darn good work for a tenderfoot.
Very well done----very well done.

(By the way---you'll never graduate from learner's school....but you already know that)

Great stuff!

 

[sdcoxx]

Hello Van,
Nicely done...
Obviously, the bracelet bug is contagious...
It is on my "To Do List", as well....
I've adopted the term, "Student of engraving".
Thanks for sharing,
Stephen

 

[pierre]

hi Van very good execution even if you copy a design it's realy a good job particulary with the scroll congratulations
pierre

 

[vanknife]

Thanks Stephen and Piere,
It is because of all the good examples posted on the forum that i strive to get good results.

Cheers

"VAN"

 

[Andrew Biggs]

Hi Van

Really well done. Excellent work.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[vanknife]

Thanks Andrew Much appreciated

 

[monk]

that lister guy missed his calling. weldon- why don't you do a bracelet video ? i have the grs former , as many others do !. weldon, we all have way too much money ! we would share the cash if you did a video !!

 

[vanknife]

Brilliant idea

Good day Monk,

I think that is a very good idea

Cheers

"VAN"