Re: New to metal
Thanks Steve!!! I am glad you like it and the comment means alot to me after seeing your work. You are a true artisan and a master of your craft.
When I do the glass I have a air cleaner that uses water to draw dust in and keep it in the water so it does not get back into the air. Also sometimes I will wet engrave so there is not dust. Wet engraving is the most common it is good when first starting since when i start one I barely scratch the surface. When I start going deeper I use a mask and the air cleaner sanitizer whatever you call it, due to water kinda makes engravings invisible. When I add my different tones using my diamond burrs it is easier to see and get them in right using it and a mask. Glass dust does contain silica which can be harmful and when engraving it is super fine. I also use paper towels to wipe away the dust and it gets caught in the paper towels for the most part.
David
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