Friday, August 18, 2017
Traditional and Modern Methods of Engraving Brass for Sign Makers
Brass is a popular choice for signs because of its surface that ages beautifully in time and its impressive resistance to corrosion. Engraving brass consists of cutting, carving, or printing on brass steel plates. Some examples of brass signs are office and residential plaques for inner and external grounds as well as commemorative signage. If you’re new to using brass and want to know both the classic and the latest techniques, here are several methods for engraving brass.
Intaglio Process
Intaglio is the Italian word for carve, referring to a technique for etching on a metal plate. For intaglio, images can be inked and subsequently printed on the brass. The ink sticks to the grooves or lowered parts and then put back to the paper. Read more on this blog: http://bit.ly/2xZnSMP
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