So, I got a small collection of decorative signature chops today, made of brass. None of these (obviously) are signing my name. They are instead intended to decorate calligraphy, paintings, etc. I don't do calligraphy or painting, so why do I have them? Well, check the alt texts. One of these is already allocated for use.
The two more complicated chops (the larger, circular ones) I've sadly botched a little in the demonstration pressing. Normal chops using seal script are pretty easy to use (though there's a bit of finesse in applying them correctly). Decorative ones with pictorial elements are harder and take some practice and familiarity with the qualities of the paper you're using, etc. More details, as usual, in the alt text.
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