Re: New contest - borders
I found this plate in my workshop and thought I’d send it in. Last year I attended a five day beginner engraving course and tried my hand at a few borders. Most of the borders were pre-printed on the 2x2 plate, but during a break in class I “free handed” the double ribbon one that is second from the top. As you can see I didn’t lay it out with a rule. I only had a few minutes to mess around during the break. I was trying to design some type of three dimensional border? As a true novice, I was relatively pleased with the outcome. (Although after viewing the forum for a few months I would probably attempt the shading in a totally different way…) I’d also like to try a more even layout and maybe inlay the center rod in gold, but alas my personal engraving equipment consists of a chasing hammer and a 90 degree graver with a broken tip. (I don’t even have any magnification). Some day I hope to save enough to tool up and try this art for real…
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