[Jewelry making - Article 00072] - Re: [Orchid] Engraved lines in wax

[Melissa Veres]

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>     also doesn't China White work to or is it too hard to get off the
>     high spots. Besides being expensive as all get out, Conversely will
>     the talk and water work on metal which I often use gravers on.. 

    For engraving on either metal or wax, I will check the progress of
    the work with a light dusting of cornstarch baby powder, filtered
    through a little cheesecloth "pouce" bag.  That is simply a few
    layers of cheesecloth stacked up, filled with powder and gathered at
    the top to create a little pouch of powder. A light tap over the
    work will produce a fine layer of sifted powder, and will eliminate
    the shine from metal or wax.  It will be easier to spot the highs
    and lows against a matte surface, and brushes off easily with a
    toothbrush, and a little running water if necessary. 

    If you need more contrast, or something a little more durable than
    the powder, you can try black Sharpie markers to hi-light the high
    points (washes off with alcohol or wax cleaner), or use white
    gouache in place of Chinese White.  Chinese White is simply a white
    watercolor pigment; gouache is more dense in the pigment content,
    cheaper, and comes in a wide variety of colors.  Pick your favorite! 

Melissa Veres, Engraver
mveres AT fast.net

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