Hello, and 1000 thanks for the video. It is being quite a while since I want to put small letters and draws on a zamac part of an object. So please could you tell me if I can use the letters on an ordinary piece of paper, and print it by putting it on the zamac part? Thank you in advance.
What printer are you using? I find this method only works with the epson duraprint ink. Also instead of the rosin I use artist dammer with a touch of rubbing alcohol.
Basically what is required is just a high purity acetone or alcohol that evaporates fast and dissolves the rosin. Try whatever you have to hand and give it a go. :)
This is, without doubt, the best video I have seen on graver sharpening. It may be slow, and I know some people may find it boring, but Mr Franklin makes absolutely sure that you get to see each and every stage of the whole process - including the final addition of the all important 'heels' which allow the graver to exit a cut smoothly. Like many others who have praised the efforts of Mr Franklin for the making of this video, I too would like to request a copy of the necessary files to be able to print out a couple of these templates in order that I can make a start towards creating my own gravers - if that is possible? Up until now, I have only ever purchased 'ready ground' gravers. I am just starting out on this wonderful hobby which is so beautiful, and inspiring, especially when done by such talented people such as Mr Franklin, who clearly wish to pass on the simple shortcuts they have discovered so that others can hopefully achieve a similar level of ability. Well done Sir, I applaud you.....
Sorry I haven’t got back to you. The Paper is just standard printer paper. A4. Nothing special. And the metal is just a mild steel. The metal can be anything.
It didn't work. I can't get the ink to transfer to the metal. It left behind an impression so I followed along the lines with a 9H pencil but I really need to be able to do this for more complex designs.
It can be a bit a bit fiddly at first but with some experimenting you will get it. It could be the strength of your solution as well as the printer you are using. I have details to the printer I use in either this video or another. Keep at it 👍
@@jrfranklin8059 thank you so much. I think my solution may be too strong (I overdue everything). I’ll watch everything you have on the topic and keep trying.
