Deep relief folder

[davidshe]

Just finished this knife for a customer. First time deep relief engraving aluminum bolsters. I did a more classic design on the front and a more contemporary design on back. Would love to hear your suggestions and input. Used my new NSK Presto for the first time. Will take some getting used to!

 

[Willem Parel]

Wow , i like it very much, what was your last operation to the background, was in punched after using your NSK?
What gravers have you used in this project, 90, 120, onglette?

 

[sam]

You're doing well David! The scroll side is my favorite.

 

[davidshe]

Thanks Willem - I used a 105 for the initial borders and also for the initials LCT. Then a 120 to cut the designs. I experimented with the NSK for background removal trying various carbide burrs. I used a flat to remove the larger background in the contemporary design. I experimented with stippling around the LCT letters using the NSK with a very small carbide burr. You can see it looks different. The rest of the stippling was done with a pointed carbide bit. I used both my engraving tool and also did the larger areas with a Foredom hammer tool. Seems like it is good to know all these techniques because each job brings something new! Much of this I learned from Sam. Either in person or via his videos.

 

[davidshe]

Thank you Sam! Your patience with me is starting to pay off

 

[monk]

just a very clean and classy lookin job.

 

[AndrosCreations]

That scroll work is nice... It has a real tasteful design. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[davidshe]

Thanks Monk, I appreciate that!

Hey Andy - thanks for the compliment and I noticed your Proverbs quote in your signature file so I thought you might like to see a knife I carved recently for a customer with a Proverbs quote in it.

 

[a.khaksari]

Nice job!
I like the scroll side, It's so Clean!