Lettering Techniques for Hand Engravers with Sam Alfano, DVD

Work with master engraver Sam Alfano as you learn to apply engraver script lettering, starting with the basics of layout, employing appropriate direction of cut, how to create bright cuts, hairline cuts and squaring cuts. See how to create a stippling cut, a wriggling cut and how to apply serifs to Roman letters. Even gorgeous leaf script is manageable once you know the process, and you will see exactly how it's done in this video. See how to use transfers that need no chemicals and don't need to be reversed. The author’s detailed introduction to this engraving and expert, easy-to-follow instruction will have you engraving letters beautifully in no time.

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Author: Sam Alfano
Subject: Engraving
Media: DVD
Publisher: Sam Alfano
Running time: 80 mins.
Country of origin: United States