Hey everyone.

I have a side by side with some nice deep (machine made) relief engraving. I was wondering what people use to highlight the engraving, such as this where the cut out parts are black and the engraving itself remains the metal. Is it just a paint or laquer?

thanks...
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https://www.lorisinternational.co.za/fir...ngs-page-3.html

I think the traditional way is India Ink. Apply it, then wipe it back to suit...Geo

ah, makes sense. thanks...

You might like to read this, Pete.

http://www.doublegunshop.com/forums/ubbt...true#Post513232

Best, SRH

Thanks Stan. I'll check it out!

Pete, are you talking about the bright frames with black background?

When I do French gray finishes, taking the bluing off the scroll, the background has been stippled with a single point tool and remains somewhat dark but to highlight the engraving I mix a very small amount of lampblack into some Renaissance wax and give it a couple of coats, then two more without the lampblack. Gives good protection and highlights the engraving.