I’m a student and still having trouble drawing freehand. I expect to
have that problem for several more years (at least!)
I get around the problem by manipulating the drawing on paper or on
my computer, then printing it out after resizing it on the computer.
That way I can make lots of mistakes before I put any marks on the
metal.
Right now I’m using contact cement to hold the paper onto the sheet
metal.
(I work mostly in silver and bronze, occasionally copper or
gold-filled).
I’m not really happy with the contact cement as a bond. It’s barely
workable for fine sawing work and useless for use as an engraving
guideline.
I would love a better solution! Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.