My first attempt at some background removal...

[DAK4442]

I received a request from a woman who's best friend's son passed away suddenly and unexpectedly last July. She forwarded me a photo of her friend and a tattoo her son had which had special meaning to Mother and son and wanted it used as a central feature on a cuff for a gift. Still a little more cleaning and leveling to do but with just my visor I'm about at the limit of what I can comfortably do as far as the background removal? Then some scrollwork out to the ends and an inscription...thanks for looking...Dan

 

[monk]

her smile says it's real nice. i happen to like it as well.

 

[atexascowboy2011]

I'm anxious to see the bracelet finished Dan.
Down here, brands are pretty big in jewelry.
So, holler at M.L. Leddy's (Wilson Franklin) in Ft. Worth and see if you can get hooked up with him.
The store caters to the "crem de la crem".

 

[McAhron]

I think she will love it. I think stoning the background would look great if your not going to blacken it,pencil stones would be perfect for the job.

 

[DAK4442]

Finished her up this morning so she can get in the mail. McAhron the stoning idea sounds interesting but the little frosted stipple look seems to work. Have to put the graver down for a bit and and pick up the gouges to finish up a flintlock that's been staring at me from the other side of the shop...

 

[James Ashley]

Beautiful work!

I like it a lot.

 

[atexascowboy2011]

Great job, Dan !

 

[JOEYS CARVED ART]

That looks great!