Acid Etching: This will be a basic tutorial on how to acid etch metal with Ferric Chloride. I won't get into too many details on stenciling and the graphic design side of things as that would be a whole other tutorial! Etching is a great way to personalize your k…
MY 1st VIDEO!! Some of my knives and a basic intro on the use of acids for wood and steel
Some folks have asked how I get the dull grey look on khukuris that I used to work on. The answer is simple – apple cider vinegar straight from the grocery. I’ve also experimented with various ratios of Prep-and-Etch, which contains Phosphoric Acid, and gotten a darker color but apple cider works remarkably well. Apple … Continue reading Acid Etching Steel With Apple Cider Vinegar →
Acid Knife Etching | DIY | Quick and Easy Way of Making Your Knife Look Cool.: This is my new Instructable on how to Acid Etch your knife. Knife Etching video Here is what you need: - Knife- Ferric Chloride $12.50 - Nail Polish $3 - Nail Polish remover $3 - 400 grit sand paper - Tall bottle or a container - Paper towels So as…
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Etching is a method of using chemicals to cut a design or pattern into a metal surface. Etching your own designs into metal is easier than it may sound, and it can be a fun and rewarding way to make your own jewelry! Learn the basics of how to choose your metals, choose your etchants, create or transfer your images with resists, and complete the etching process. Discover how to make a float boat for suspending your designs in etchant — plus find basic etching safety precautions, design considerations, and free projects. You may also want to shop our etching chemicals & supplies, including our exclusive etching tool kit. What Metals can be Etched? Because chemical etching actually cuts into the surface of the metal, you want to make sure your plate or sheet of metal is thick enough to hold an etched design well. We recommend using 22-gauge or thicker metal sheet and pre-cut metal blanks. Options we carry that will work with ferric chloride (see next section) include: 22-Gauge Copper Blanks18-Gauge Copper Blanks22-Gauge Brass Blanks20-Gauge Copper Sheet14-Gauge Copper Blanks20-Gauge Brass Sheet19-Gauge Copper Blanks20-Gauge Nickel Silver Sheet24-gauge sheet metal and 24-gauge pre-cut blankswill also work — just be sure to leave 24-gauge items in the chemical bath for less time than you would a thicker metal. See all gauges of metal blanks for more options. Choosing the Right EtchantEtchant is the chemical (or mixture of chemicals) that you'll use to cut into unprotected parts of your metal and create the finished etched design. It's important to match your metal with an appropriate etchant, because the same metal will react differently to different chemicals (and vice versa).Copper, brass and nickel silver can be etched with ferric chloride. To avoid order delays and extra shipping charges, please read and follow the shipping restrictions listed with chemicals such as ferric chloride. .999 fine silver & .925 sterling silver can be etched using a ferric nitrate solution or nitric acid. Both these etchants are more dangerous to use than ferric chloride.Aluminum etchants include hydrofluoric acid, Kellers etch, and homemade solutions made with copper sulfate and sodium bisulfate.Types of Resists A resist is what you use to protect certain parts of your metal from the etchant. Resists are typically inks (and tapes). You will apply a design or pattern to the metal with your resist. Then, when you dip your metal into the chemical bath, the covered areas will "resist" being eaten away. Those covered areas will be the high points of your design once the etching process is complete. Different artisans use different resists, and different resists work better with different aesthetic styles and methods — for example using rubber stamps, making a photo transfer, drawing by hand, etc. With practice and experimentation you'll figure out which mediums and methods you prefer, too. Resists that work on copper, brass, and nickel silver include:StazOn® & Perfect Medium™ Ink Pads work great to add rubber stamp designs to metal. StazOn Cleaner allows you to removed smudged immpressions and start over till the image comes out to your satisfaction. Press-n-Peel Transfer Film provides an easy way to create detailed photo etched designs. Use a laser printer or copier to print onto the paper, then transfer the image to metal with an iron. Sharpie Permanent Markers are a great resist for hand-drawn designs. Just keep in mind that etchants can undercut designs a little. Don't draw with too fine a line, or details could be lost. Duct Tape works great to cover the back of your metal (unless you want both sides of your metal to be etched), and or to create a frame/border around your design. Etching Tutorials & Projects Use our blog post below to take you through the full process of etching a design into metal — including the innovative use of a "float boat" instead of tape to suspend your designs in the etchant! Find more helpful hints in our safety precautions and design considerations. Get inspired with free projects. DIY Copper Etching Tutorial Blog PostSafety Tips forMetal Etching Blog PostDesign Considerationsfor Etching MetalBlog Post"Pleasant Dream"Etched Barrette Gallery ProjectEtched Metal & Leather BraceletBlog Post"Sonya Snow Skater"Etched Necklace Gallery Project For an illustrated step-by-step guide that's easy to print, see our Metal Etching 101 PDF.
An explanation of engraving, etching and intaglios. An Ancient Process The process we refer to as acid etching is a well-known, ancient and reliable industrial process that uses various commonly available mordant acids and chemical compounds to impart a physical or an aesthetic improvement to the surface of stainless steel. Mordant is the French word […]
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Since my last etched bracelet is reserved for a "potential" customer, I felt the need to make another one. This one is just one sold piece - I just wanted to etch a design to see how it would turn out. I usually start by sketching ideas in my cheap, ruled notebook and see what…
How to etch a knife blade or any steel i reckon using Hydrochloric acid and nail varnish, very simple, quick results for making unique and interesting items....
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Using decals, stickers and Armour Etch cream you can create some really neat glasses with a cool effect to it. They'll look store bought!
