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Old 04-14-2009, 01:07 AM
Phil Coggan Phil Coggan is offline
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Originally Posted by bronzeo View Post
Absolutely fabulous. I'm wondering, are you partridge hyper-colored to get that dark of appearance? I see most of the other background holding that dark color. I'm looking forward to mastering your bulino point. I have recently purchased the jig. I feel like my material removal is more like removing tough mud even though I am well sharpened. Perhaps mild steel is not bulino friendly. So many variables to the engraving arts. Thanks for such inspiring piece. bronzeo
The Black Grouse were engraved with a push graver, the rest was hammer and chisel.
Some steels are better to work on than others, try to find one that's user friendly.

Thanks all for the kind comments,

Phil
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