I have been away from my blog for quite some time. But I have been busy learning new techniques, and making lots and lots of jewelry!
My newest love is etching brass and copper. I started out with a small battery setup and some saltwater. The results were so cool I had to learn more! I have graduated now to a proper power supply, and I am also using the chemical technique using ferric chloride. The bracelets shown here were made using the ferric chloride.
I start with a design that I print out on my laser printer. Then I transfer the design to the metal using my iron. Then I place it in the etchant, either saltwater hooked up with electricity, or the ferric chloride. I do not use electricity with the ferric chloride. Someday I will write a tutorial!
These delicate little bracelets - which are not really delicate, they just look dainty - are available in my shop for just $18 each.
My newest love is etching brass and copper. I started out with a small battery setup and some saltwater. The results were so cool I had to learn more! I have graduated now to a proper power supply, and I am also using the chemical technique using ferric chloride. The bracelets shown here were made using the ferric chloride.
I start with a design that I print out on my laser printer. Then I transfer the design to the metal using my iron. Then I place it in the etchant, either saltwater hooked up with electricity, or the ferric chloride. I do not use electricity with the ferric chloride. Someday I will write a tutorial!
These delicate little bracelets - which are not really delicate, they just look dainty - are available in my shop for just $18 each.