Full Version: photo engraving
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7]
8 Feb 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#6] 8 Feb 2006
David,
Yes they are. I use the JDS glass as an upper-scale plaque plate. The black mirror is sandcarved on the front, paint-filled with gold or silver enamel, then mounted on a rosewood or walnut piano-finished plaque. They look awesome and can command a high price.
I've also considered using gold mirror, sandcarved on the front, paint-filled black, then placed on a black piano-finished plaque.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#8]
8 Feb 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#7] 8 Feb 2006
Wow! I'm all for high-end awards and that concept certainly qualifies.
From: JimK (JUSTTHE4OFUS) [#9]
9 Feb 2006
To: ALL
Wow, or in Mainese - Ayuh, this is good stuff! I love when I learn something new. I gave up saying why didn't I think of that, too much stuff, too little time. I can't wait to get some mirrors now.
Thanks!
Jim
From: jumbo (JIMC) [#10]
9 Feb 2006
To: ALL
Are the photo stencils for sandblasting on the Quinlow site standard items or a specialised thing they have developed?
Jim
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11]
9 Feb 2006
To: jumbo (JIMC) [#10] 9 Feb 2006
Jim,
Quite often, on web pictures, actual pictures will be placed on a product image to enhance them a bit. I'm not sure if this is the case with Quinlow.
The only photo-resist I am aware of that works well for photographs is Photobrasive's RapidMask HD. I've seen finished products using this resist and they looked nice. They were not as sharp as what can be achieved with a laser on marble or granite.