Practice

[Gunsmith]

Feel like I’m getting there slowly been a great learning experience with Sam’s practice plate, a load of shading and background work to do yet .

 

[John B.]

Some very nice cutting
John B.

 

[John B.]

Hello Gunsmith.
Next time you cut some of this design you might enjoy getting a little more variation and "sweep" into some of the cuts.
Do this by using a tapered diamond shaped graver and leaning it over as you make the cut.

Try it out on just a couple of practice elements first, to see if you like the tapered dimensional effect.

 

[JKRice]

Hey John, I’m relatively new to the forum. Could you explain the diamond tapered graver. Also, where can I purchase one and how do you sharpen? Do you sharpen by hand or is there a template? Many Thanks, Jerry

 

[Adder]

Hi, not 100% sure what John means , but look at an example in Sams video approx at 0:50 - 0:56 (beveled cuts).
Engraving Scrollwork - Start to Finish by Sam Alfano (youtube.com)

Jørn-Ove

 

[John B.]

Good advise from Adder.
Thank you Adder!!
John B.

 

[Gunsmith]

Calling this one finished looking forward to next one

 

[Adder]

Good advise from Adder.
Thank you Adder!!
John B.

It was your advice John, not mine