Michael Cochran
Member
I've been doing blacksmith and bladesmith work for the last 5 or so years and have recently started talking to people about commisioned pieces. Recently I had someone ask for a pipe tomahawk with some small amount of engraving and inlay which is where my problem is.
I know I tried in the past to make a graver using a tutorial online and failed miserably so I thought since I have a potential sale here I need to do it right. I've tried to find pre made gravers that were ready to go right out of the box but it seems like they don't make them. That said I'd really appreciate any suggestions as to the easiest way to get some. I also don't really know which gravers I'll need.
I'm sorry I can't provide all the details needed to assist me but I can tell you what the want if that'll help any. There is talk of a large triquetra on both sides of the bit and on one side of the eye a tree of life and a turtle on the other. Around the turtle will probably be some kind of scrolls to make it look a little more even with the tree of life.
I know I'll need a flat chisel, an onglette and I'm thinking a square. I'm not sure if that's all I'll need or not but would definitely appreciate someone setting me straight here.
I think I've rambled enough for now. If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask me. I look forward to your replies.
I know I tried in the past to make a graver using a tutorial online and failed miserably so I thought since I have a potential sale here I need to do it right. I've tried to find pre made gravers that were ready to go right out of the box but it seems like they don't make them. That said I'd really appreciate any suggestions as to the easiest way to get some. I also don't really know which gravers I'll need.
I'm sorry I can't provide all the details needed to assist me but I can tell you what the want if that'll help any. There is talk of a large triquetra on both sides of the bit and on one side of the eye a tree of life and a turtle on the other. Around the turtle will probably be some kind of scrolls to make it look a little more even with the tree of life.
I know I'll need a flat chisel, an onglette and I'm thinking a square. I'm not sure if that's all I'll need or not but would definitely appreciate someone setting me straight here.
I think I've rambled enough for now. If anyone has any questions please don't hesitate to ask me. I look forward to your replies.