Author Topic: Engraving done - PB pictures still there so far ??  (Read 7549 times)

Offline T*O*F

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Re: Engraving done but for the toe plate
« Reply #25 on: March 10, 2017, 05:46:45 PM »
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Dave K.  I haven't yet, but I will darken the cuts with some oxidizing solution.  But I am open to suggestions for this since what I have tried thus far (Brass darkening solution) hasn't seemed to darken the cuts as much as I have seen on other guns.
I was referrring to the magic marker for temporary use only.  Swab it on, wipe off the surface leaving the cuts darkened, then photograph.

I believe that most engravers use flat black or stove paint the accent the incisions.  Then age the surface if you desire.
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Offline J. Talbert

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Re: Engraving done - toe plate added
« Reply #26 on: March 12, 2017, 12:07:17 AM »
Well the toe plate turned out to be a little more elaborate than first planned, but I'm happy with it and that completes the engraving.

Time to start th carving.





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Re: Engraving done - toe plate added
« Reply #27 on: March 12, 2017, 12:51:13 AM »
looking good,can't wait to see it finished up

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Re: Engraving done - PB pictures still there so far ??
« Reply #28 on: July 03, 2017, 05:49:33 AM »
Well so far all the pictures in my posts are still there.
Comparatively, I'm sure I'm not as big a user as many others here are.

Who knows?

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Re: Engraving done - PB pictures still there so far ??
« Reply #29 on: July 03, 2017, 08:15:04 AM »
Real nice work on the wood and not bad on the engraving. It  just needs a little more shading. Think about it some before proceeding.  Shading is always hard even for the pros. It does look better than most originals.
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