Here! Here! I could use some tips on carving letters myself. I do O.K. on
the art part, but the lettering is a bust for me using either the Speedball
or the Exacto. I know Der Mad Stamper is pretty precise with his lettering,
too. Those of you who are aces in the carving game, come on, now, give it
up...tell us the secrets of your skill, please!
Best regards,
Amanda Briles
aka The Paisley Orca
ESAK's carving method
5 messages in this thread |
Started on 2001-01-24
Re: ESAK's carving method
From: storrey (storrey@dnamail.com) |
Date: 2001-01-24 18:42:39 UTC-05:00
Hi
I'm dying to know how you carved the
lettering in your stamps at Lake Compounce. Is that just an Exacto
knife? I'm so impressed! My attempts have been somewhat less
successful. Can you enlighten me? Many thanks. Ann
T.
RE: [LbNA] Re: ESAK's carving method
From: Briles, Amanda (a1b@exchange.gasco.com) |
Date: 2001-01-25 15:52:53 UTC-08:00
Re: ESAK's carving method
From: (mirkwood3@aol.com) |
Date: 2001-01-26 16:10:06 UTC
I just got through carving a duplicate of a Pokemon card for a swap I
am in. It is the exact size of a card (2.5 x 3.5) and contains all
but the smallest words on the card. The carved words are pretty
legible, too!
This is the first I've done such teeny words (14 point), and the
biggest thing I learned is PATIENCE (and that my eyes are getting
old!). I used the pink stuff (Speedball Speedy Carve), SHARPENED
Speedball lino blades 1 and 5, and a SHARPENED X-Acto knife (I keep a
small whetstone with my carving supplies).
There is no secret I can share, other than work VERY slowly (it's
easy to slip and carve more than you had planned), and be patient. I
put my carving down several times and returned to it after I was
refreshed.
One thing to consider is make sure you use a typeface that is fairly
bold and open. I used Ariel which was OK. Avant Garde is a good one,
too.
Remember, patience is a virtue!
Ruthann
am in. It is the exact size of a card (2.5 x 3.5) and contains all
but the smallest words on the card. The carved words are pretty
legible, too!
This is the first I've done such teeny words (14 point), and the
biggest thing I learned is PATIENCE (and that my eyes are getting
old!). I used the pink stuff (Speedball Speedy Carve), SHARPENED
Speedball lino blades 1 and 5, and a SHARPENED X-Acto knife (I keep a
small whetstone with my carving supplies).
There is no secret I can share, other than work VERY slowly (it's
easy to slip and carve more than you had planned), and be patient. I
put my carving down several times and returned to it after I was
refreshed.
One thing to consider is make sure you use a typeface that is fairly
bold and open. I used Ariel which was OK. Avant Garde is a good one,
too.
Remember, patience is a virtue!
Ruthann
Re: [LbNA] Re: ESAK's carving method
From: (mohmers@aol.com) |
Date: 2001-01-26 12:16:20 UTC-05:00
In a message dated 1/26/01 8:14:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,
mirkwood3@aol.com writes:
<<
I just got through carving a duplicate of a Pokemon card for a swap I
am in. It is the exact size of a card (2.5 x 3.5) and contains all
but the smallest words on the card. The carved words are pretty
legible, too! >>
WOW ! You are good! I am awful at lettering. Is tis going to be hidden?
If so my son and I might have to travel in the spring just to hunt for it.
Mohmers :O)
mirkwood3@aol.com writes:
<<
I just got through carving a duplicate of a Pokemon card for a swap I
am in. It is the exact size of a card (2.5 x 3.5) and contains all
but the smallest words on the card. The carved words are pretty
legible, too! >>
WOW ! You are good! I am awful at lettering. Is tis going to be hidden?
If so my son and I might have to travel in the spring just to hunt for it.
Mohmers :O)
Re: ESAK's carving method
From: (mirkwood3@aol.com) |
Date: 2001-01-26 19:08:57 UTC
> Is tis going to be hidden?
> If so my son and I might have to travel in the spring just to hunt
for it.
I hadn't thought of hiding it -- I didn't want to compete with the
Pokey Man series! Maybe I'll hide it anyway. I'll post an image of it
on my site and will let you know so you can see it. My eyes are STILL
tired!
Ruthann
> If so my son and I might have to travel in the spring just to hunt
for it.
I hadn't thought of hiding it -- I didn't want to compete with the
Pokey Man series! Maybe I'll hide it anyway. I'll post an image of it
on my site and will let you know so you can see it. My eyes are STILL
tired!
Ruthann