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Old 07-08-2021, 02:37 PM
EdwardBinninger EdwardBinninger is offline
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Default What is an ideal way to make fine sketches on metal?

Hey guys, just wondering if any of you have a solution to make sketches directly on metal for engraving.. For example, when i attempt to sketch on a coin under the microscope the 0.5 HB mechanical pencil lead seems far to large and i smooth it into a finer point with sandpaper but the sketch doesn’t show up on the coin..

My goal is to be able to make very fine sketches under the microscope free-hand on metal:

What is the best way to sketch on metal? Graphite, charcoal, pencil lead, some kind of modified extra-fine point sharpie?

Thanks in advance!
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