Kyse

This is just one of many scraps that I have worked on. I have tried to dampen then let dry a bit and even tried the next day. I have tried different mallets, angles, how hard I strike. I just feel like I'm doing the same thing over and over expecting that practice will make perfect but it's been everyday for a week and it's like I just started.

I have spent hours with a backgrounding tool a114. I have tried watching videos and reading everything I can find. My issue is that everything I do leaves tool marks or ends up looking smashed down because I have to go over it so many times. Please help!