Signature ?

[Foxfold]

I have finished this piece now, it's all dyed, oiled and glued up ready to go. However, because it was 'ordered' I decided that it would be nice to have my signature on it.   I've never signed a piece before but thought it would be a nice touch.  I quite like the look of it, but having actually done it I'm thinking it may be seen as a little 'pretentious' what with me being a relative 'newbie' to this scrollsawing lark.  May I ask, do you 'sign' your pieces or am I way out of order. ?

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

I sign them all the time using a branding iron. Yours looks professional. I would continue to do that. Never know when you become famous they will be worth alot of money. Nice work by the way.

Edited August 15, 2019 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[Foxfold]

4 minutes ago, JTTHECLOCKMAN said:

I sign them all the time using a branding iron. Yours looks professional. I would continue to do that. Never know when you become famous they will be worth alot of money. Nice work by the way.

Thank you John. I 'burnt' my name on as I don't have anything as 'professional' as a branding iron.     As for being 'famous'  ??

[orangeman]

Very nice work of art. And beautiful handwriting.

What did you use to sign with?

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[Denny Knappen]

Your burning "signature" is very professional.  I could never do that, so I bought the "coins" from Steve Good.

[Scrappile]

I think that looks great and very professional.

[Foxfold]

1 hour ago, orangeman said:

Very nice work of art. And beautiful handwriting.

What did you use to sign with?

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Thank you, I appreciate that. I have a Peter Childs Pyrography Machine so I burnt my signature on. Well actually, I put my name in Inkscape, found a nice font called Dayland and traced it, then burnt it. 

Edited August 15, 2019 by Foxfold

[OCtoolguy]

5 hours ago, Foxfold said:

Thank you, I appreciate that. I have a Peter Childs Pyrography Machine so I burnt my signature on. Well actually, I put my name in Inkscape, found a nice font called Dayland and traced it, then burnt it. 

Thanks for that info Brenda. I bought a used "burner" on eBay that had been designed to burn feathers and quills on decoys. I'm trying to learn how to use it to sign my creations. Adjusting the heat is the key but I'd be interested to know (see) the tip on your machine. Could you post a pick of it? I did find a source for tips for mine but I'm not sure what to buy. Thanks for bringing this subject up.

I might add Brenda, your cutting is beautiful and so is your signature.

 

 

Edited August 15, 2019 by octoolguy

[Foxfold]

29 minutes ago, octoolguy said:

Adjusting the heat is the key but I'd be interested to know (see) the tip on your machine. Could you post a pick of it?

I always test the heat on a 'scrap' piece first as you say it can vary from wood to wood. I used a 'Writing Pen Tip', here's a photo, it's resting on my index finger.  Hope this helps, I can also send you a 'link' to the website that has helped me tremendously if you wish.

[Bill WIlson]

You aren't out of order at all.  I think most of us sign our work, in some form or fashion.  To me, it isn't pretentiousness, it's practical.  It can help future generations know who made a piece.  Most of my stuff is given as gifts to friends and family.  That's the first thing most of them look for is to make sure I signed it.

Your signature is beautifully done.  Mine is simply my initials and the year the piece was made.  I typically use a fine point sharpie, occasionally a paint pen or something similar.

[bcdennis]

I've never signed anything but my wife thinks I should. 

 

[Rockytime]

I don't sign anything. I don't sell and I don't have enough enemies to give the stuff to. But you have done that beautifully. Nice project and nice signature!

[meflick]

Yes, I agree. Looks great. I believe everyone should “sign”their work. When I took a class in Intarsia from Judy Gale Roberts. She noted that we should always sign our work just like any other artist. I sign in a variety of ways depending upon the size of the project. I have used a pen, I have used my pyrography tool to “burn” my signature or initials. I have a branding iron that I also use.  I have gotten some of the “signature coins” from Steve Good but have not used any of those yet. I also always put the year on them as well.

[RabidAlien]

7 hours ago, Foxfold said:

Thank you John. I 'burnt' my name on as I don't have anything as 'professional' as a branding iron.     As for being 'famous'  ??

"INfamous" works too.

[kmmcrafts]

Great looking signature! I like it very much. I always sign my work if possible.

I either sign with woodburn pen or Sharpie pen. Only think I don’t sign is ornaments. Not usually a good place on them to sign. Never put the date either. Don’t want people thinking it took me 5 years to sell the piece they just bought.

Edited August 15, 2019 by kmmcrafts

[JTTHECLOCKMAN]

4 hours ago, kmmcrafts said:

Great looking signature! I like it very much. I always sign my work if possible.

I either sign with woodburn pen or Sharpie pen. Only think I don’t sign is ornaments. Not usually a good place on them to sign. Never put the date either. Don’t want people thinking it took me 5 years to sell the piece they just bought.

Exact reason I never date my projects either. I sell year to year and if does not sell that year it returns next year and so on. 

Edited August 16, 2019 by JTTHECLOCKMAN

[scrollingforsanity]

Very nice work. If I had made it I would sign it.

[rjweb]

That’s beautiful, the signature is very professional, whose design is the pattern, RJ 

[Dee]

12 hours ago, Foxfold said:

I have finished this piece now, it's all dyed, oiled and glued up ready to go. However, because it was 'ordered' I decided that it would be nice to have my signature on it.   I've never signed a piece before but thought it would be a nice touch.  I quite like the look of it, but having actually done it I'm thinking it may be seen as a little 'pretentious' what with me being a relative 'newbie' to this scrollsawing lark.  May I ask, do you 'sign' your pieces or am I way out of order. ?

That is beautiful work.  You bet your bippie you should sign it.  And don't to put the date too, at least the year.  Then in 10 years or so you can see how much you have gained in knowledge and expertise. 

[Phantom Scroller]

I have a ink stamp for mine.

[Foxfold]

6 hours ago, rjweb said:

That’s beautiful, the signature is very professional, whose design is the pattern, RJ 

I was given a photo of the ladys'  wrought iron gate and asked to make a 'replica' of it in wood. Now I have no idea who designed the gate, so can't give anyone credit.  What I did was to put the photo  through Inkscape  and push the 'Trace Bitmap' button and voila !!!  I now have a permanent copy in my files just in case I want to do it again.

[Kepy]

I have had people ask me to sign my work so now I use a woodburner and just add my initials and year.

 

[daveww1]

nothing wrong with signing it, I do it too.

[Gonzo]

Nice signature and a wonderful piece!

[spirithorse]

Brenda, You did an excellent job on the project and you deserve to be remembered as the artist. Hopefully, this may also
generate some contacts and more sales!
Your signature is absolutely beautiful!
I have used home-made address labels, ink pen, sharpie (ink markers), wood burning and now also have a branding iron
that says "Hand made in America by" with my name and two American Flags.

As Kevin said, I do not date the pieces only because if I have a piece that did not sell for a year or more and people see the
date they may feel a little concerned that the project was not just made recently. 
Thanks for sharing your work and God Bless! Spirithorse