blade scanning question

knzn · Jan 30, 2004

We got a new scanner the other day and I have been trying to scan a couple of my knives. I was wondering if anyone could give any tips on making a quality scan. So far the ones I have scanned make a great image of the handle, but the blade is dark. If anything I would have thought glare on the blade would be a problem, but not so. Thanks to all.

JClaude42 · Jan 30, 2004

From what I hear (I've actually never used my scanner for knives) a mirror polished blade will always come up black on a scan, so there's not much you can do. Good luck!

WadeF · Jan 30, 2004

Did you try putting a dark cloth over the top?

Post one of your scans so we can see what's going on.

KennyC · Jan 31, 2004

the blade needs to be totally CLEAN of fingerprints and other oils, and as close to the glass as possible

knzn · Jan 31, 2004

Originally posted by WadeF
Did you try putting a dark cloth over the top?

Post one of your scans so we can see what's going on.

I grabbed a blue hand towl from the kitchen and it helped. I did lighten them up a bit in photohouse, but it is a step in the right direction.
http://www.geocities.com/bjveith/temporarypreviewfile.html?1075530608420

blade scanning question

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