Yes, I know, I know, when will I finish the darn gun? I am working again on it, after getting burned out, then recharged. The best feeling is to get back in, and then get excited by what is happening in front of your eyes. I can't rush this kind of thing.
Acer
a preview only. much more to come, areas to be darkened, defined, sections to be highlighted, and more. I do this by darkening the plate with 'brass black' and sanding it off to reveal the design better. Over and over, I re-engrave, darken, until I get the look I like. By then, some of the fine lines have been sanded off, and I must recut them,
I cannot stress enough that for me, this kind of thing has to be enjoyed to be successful.