Andrew James contributed: SNIP
> Many years ago apprentice engravers >didn't even touch metal for the first couple of years, they just had to >learn the drawing aspects with a pencil! However it's worth having a go and >I found I could do something acceptable on a small scale after not too long. Acrylic sheet (Perspex in UK) is easier to engrave than metal and can be a cheaper substitute to get started on. Sign makers often discard large quantities of irregular offcuts. Tony Moss
