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Titanium Tiger and Bamboo Dogtag Tutorial

Posted on August 11, 2016 by metal_musings

  I’m starting a new project buy cheap kamagra oral jelly , a Tiger and Bamboo themed titanium dogtag in Japanese shishiaibori-style (sunken relief). All of the design is carved below the original surface of the metal. This has the … Continue reading →

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Yellow Jacket Hobo Nickel Tutorial

Posted on July 21, 2016 by metal_musings

The gold inlaid wasp I added to a recent knife I engraved for William Henry Studios turned out so splendidly I had to do a Hobo Nickel with the same theme. Above, I’ve taken a 1930 Buffalo nickel and transferred … Continue reading →

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CRKT Squid Widowmaker Tutorial

Posted on July 9, 2016 by metal_musings

Starting on a new knife – this time a CRKT Burnley Squid. I’m trying to make this an affordable engraving, so it can be an EDC for us mortals, and not end up being a “Safe Queen.” Here I’ve shimmed … Continue reading →

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William Henry Rainforest Knife

Posted on July 4, 2016 by metal_musings

Creating Side A of the William Henry Rainforest Knife Here’s the drawing of my design. The folks at William Henry Studios wanted something with a rainforest theme. Unfortunately for them, my background as a microbiologist keeps creeping out, so a lot … Continue reading →

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World War II-style Damascus Steel Grenade Lanyard Bead

Posted on April 15, 2016 by metal_musings

Starting another damascus steel and copper lanyard bead. Here I’m lathe turning the grenade body out of Geoff Keyes Damascus steel.  I’ve spent some time step drilling the 1/4 inch diameter hole through the center.  Damascus steel, since it’s made of … Continue reading →

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Fine English Scroll Earrings

Posted on April 9, 2016 by metal_musings

My wife is starting a line of jewelry, and here are a pair of titanium earrings destined for a bit of Fine English Scroll engraving – at least my take on what I think Fine English Scroll is. The actual … Continue reading →

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Skull and Bones Damascus Steel Lanyard Bead

Posted on March 27, 2016 by metal_musings

Starting the second lanyard bead out of  damascus steel by Geoff Keyes (http://5elementsforge.com).  Above ohne-rezeptkaufen.com , I’ve engraved the outlines really deeply, so I can carve the skull in 3D, but below the surface in Japanese shishiaibori style.  I began with … Continue reading →

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Shibuichi Longhorn Beetle Hobo Nickel Tutorial

Posted on January 20, 2016 by metal_musings

Starting a new project, a Hobo Nickel with a shibuichi Japanese-style inlay of a longhorn beetle. I’ve been watching Ford Hallam (https://www.facebook.com/Ford-Hallam-Following-the-Iron-Br…/) make his lovely metal inlays, and have been taking his advice to “steal with my eyes.” I think … Continue reading →

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Inlaid Shibuichi “Slimy Snail” Hobo Nickel Tutorial

Posted on January 3, 2016 by metal_musings

Starting a new project, a Hobo Nickel with a shibuichi Japanese-style snail inlay. I’ve been watching Ford Hallam (https://www.facebook.com/Ford-Hallam-Following-the-Iron-Br…/) make his lovely metal inlays, and have been taking his advice to “steal with my eyes.”  I think I’ve broken the … Continue reading →

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Tom included in The World of Art Knives, Vol III by Dr David Darom

Posted on December 24, 2015 by metal_musings

Those who’ve been around the knife world for very long will recognize the many art knife books by Dr David Darom. I have a number of them myself, and have found lots of inspiration in them. Imagine my pleasant surprise … Continue reading →

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