Hi everyone,
On my quest to learn engraving, I came across this new world of hobo nickel engraving. Fascinating and inspiring once again to see the work each artist comes up with. Its something I see myself learning and taking up also. I would assume both engraving and hobo nickel engraving are similar.
If there are differences, would anyone care to explain to a beginner in what aspects? Does it require different ways of cutting, specialized tools and gravers compared to engraving a gun or knife?
Can hobo nickel engraving be done in any types of coins or mainly nickel?
Last but not least, is taking up hobo nickel engraving a good way to get introduced to engraving and eventually work my way into jewelry engraving?
I have tons coins laying around the house and figure I don't have to buy metal plates to start learning to engrave. :biggrin:
On my quest to learn engraving, I came across this new world of hobo nickel engraving. Fascinating and inspiring once again to see the work each artist comes up with. Its something I see myself learning and taking up also. I would assume both engraving and hobo nickel engraving are similar.
If there are differences, would anyone care to explain to a beginner in what aspects? Does it require different ways of cutting, specialized tools and gravers compared to engraving a gun or knife?
Can hobo nickel engraving be done in any types of coins or mainly nickel?
Last but not least, is taking up hobo nickel engraving a good way to get introduced to engraving and eventually work my way into jewelry engraving?
I have tons coins laying around the house and figure I don't have to buy metal plates to start learning to engrave. :biggrin: