I was wondering how you all sign your works of art. I have an electric engraving tool that i scratch my name onto the piece of steel that my work is on. My signature is faint that is the problem. I am thinking of getting a stamp and put my name in that way. Has anyone done this and if so would like to know the results. The other thought is weld a small metal plaque on each piece . I have seen it once. Has anyone done a lasar label. I am just curious to know what people do these days. Seems like someone has decided to copy my work, think it is coming from overseas but not sure.
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thanks they make a pen that has ink in it, that does not come off readily, but the point is too wide. what i have started to do it put my last name on the bottom of my pieces with a tig torch. i also put labels on the bottom of all my pieces. the labels have helped get more business.
I currently use a gold pen to sign my work. Unfortunately it's ballpoint, so it has a hard time with bare metal. To get around this, I apply a clearcoat, sign, and apply another clearcoat. The gold ink is visible, but not overbearing. I also add a label on the bottom of the piece (if it has a base) between the base and the foam pad. The label is visible through a window cut into the foam.
I am considering a stamp as well. I think that is my ultimate goal, but like you, am trying other alternatives in the meantime.
Steve, have you walked around shows and just taken a peek at other artist's similar to your work to see how they sign their pieces? That may give you an idea.