Quote Originally Posted by KSmith View Post
Today I began putting some texture in places on the branches. Instead of plasma cutting you could call it plasma scratching. I set the machine to 5amps, and proceeded to draw on the metal. I wanted to make scores, like worm tracks or bark texture. The technique worked well. A little 220grit sandpaper over the scratches knocked off the bit of dross. After the patina coat the marking will look even more realistic.
Really good and imaginative use of your tools. Great, another reason for me to salivate over getting a plasma cutter!
Is plasma scratching something you came up with or is this a common technique?