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Old 01-16-2012, 10:14 PM
redgreen redgreen is offline
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Default Re: Barry Lee Hands... works in progress

Hello,

I’ve went back to look at the background removal as rod suggested and examined it carefully. I’ve noticed the perimeter is cut lower than the field and that the removal seems to be done with a line graver cut very close together. Was the perimeter cut lower to start with or is it a result of backcutting? I am asking because I was thinking if it was cut deeper than the finished removal it may be to aid in starting and ending the cut, or am I over thinking this? Was the line graver used to darken the background or only to remove the metal? Lacking knowledge and experience I was thinking it may be possible the perimeter was cut deeper to insure the stippling did not push metal into the edge, is this why it was done? Wow, I thought I only had one question.

Bob
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