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General discussion => Gun Building => Topic started by: old dog on August 09, 2020, 07:33:36 AM

Title: Engraveing Black
Post by: old dog on August 09, 2020, 07:33:36 AM

I have always been of the opinion that the black in the engraving in the old guns was from black powder residue and handling.  I am about to find out the facts.  What do you contemporary builders and engravers use.  I have John Schipper's book, but I don't see any reference to it.
A fantastic book.
Old Dog
Scottsdale, Az.

Title: Re: Engraveing Black
Post by: Curtis on August 09, 2020, 07:44:02 AM

Flat black Rustoleum oil base paint in a pint can.  Apply with a q-tip or brush and wipe it off with a finger or thumb.  A pint will last a lifetime if that is all you use it for!

(https://i.ibb.co/NpG9cNJ/P7312635.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VDkgfCz)

(https://i.ibb.co/zPkY2Th/PC311045.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kqdfDsg)

Curtis

Title: Re: Engraveing Black
Post by: D. Taylor Sapergia on August 09, 2020, 06:46:42 PM

I used to leave engraving cuts bright, but now, I prefer the dark side.  So I fill engraving with Birchwood Casey's Super Blue...cold bluing solution.  Appply with a soft art brush, when dry, polish gently with a hard rubber blocker and 600 grit abrasive.


(https://i.ibb.co/qjGcQ5w/DSC-0991.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4tyXrdx)

(https://i.ibb.co/17Tq8pF/DSC-1004.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bQXBzyc)

(https://i.ibb.co/n7CH8tk/DSC-1010.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Vgm7p5B)

Title: Re: Engraveing Black
Post by: old dog on August 09, 2020, 07:01:41 PM

Both beautiful works of engraving.  I believe I like the more subtle look.  Hope to be able to engrave to a level where I won't be embarrassed to highlight it in some manner.  Does anyone use lamp black or carbon of any sort?
Thanks Gentlemmen

Title: Re: Engraveing Black
Post by: Gaeckle on August 09, 2020, 08:42:24 PM

I use a black sharpie marker, find them at work by the handful

Title: Re: Engraveing Black
Post by: davec2 on August 09, 2020, 09:26:47 PM

What Taylor said !