I have an old cigar box that my great-grandfather engraved with a hot nail. It has images of famous racers and their cars from the early 1900’s on the four sides and the top. I’d like suggestions on the best way to render photos of the sides and top into burn files. I am familiar with Lightburn Image trace and the Lightburn image capabilities. As you can see from the attached photo, the box is old and dirty with many discolorations and patina. I am only interested in the elements of the original engraving that were the result of the hot nail engraving process. I have dabled with Imag-R and the Lightburn features with limited success. I may have no option but to use a tablet and redraw the original engraved elements to isolate those wanted vs. unwanted “stuff”. I appreciate any and all input during this exploration phase especially from anyone who has worked on a similar project.
It is a beautiful historical memory you have from your great-grandfather. I would think that it ends up as you write yourself, by hand-drawing the original. It is a fine task and even if it will take some time, the “gain” and the spiritual cooperation with your great-grandfather is worth it.
The better the photo, the better and easier it will be a reconstruction, divide it into enlarged areas, it should probably work.
