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| [979] Photoetching Using Photocopy Transfer - Step by Setp |
Photoetching metal is simple AND FUN! Etching can be used for printing processes, as an artifact of art, or for roller print embellishment. It involves a mordant (acid) to etch an image onto metal and a resist to repel the mordant. A resist can take many forms: plastic, vinyl, marking pens, duct tape, nail polish, etc. As long as it resists the mordant, the procedure will work. This technique creates high resolution images, and intricate surrounding textures that give your pieces an organic quality. With current photocopier, digital imaging and laser printer technologies you have more design flexibility. You can add text, reverse images, and control contrast. The photoetching process we describe below essentially uses the same techniques that printmakers employ. Except we use brass, copper, bronze and silver instead of zinc as printmakers do. This process also gives you the options of soldering and making cold connections.... (2011)
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| Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[Karen Christians] |
| Releated Categories:[Step-by-Step Projects]|[Etching] |
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| [353] Plier Tool |
This is a great modification of pliers to give you a tool that mimics the shape of your thumb and forefinger meeting, but can get into places where your fingers are too large to go.... (2004)
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| Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[Ronda Coryell] |
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| [783] Poor Mans Wax Turning Technique |
This paper will describe how to turn a block of wax into a pottery of approximately 1 1/4 inches in diameter and 2 inches tall. The pottery was turned in two pieces. The lower section below the ring below the inlaid stones and the portion above the ring. I have turned wax that is 3 inches thick..... (2006)
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| Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[Lee Epperson] |
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| [807] Pricing for a Changing Metals Market |
As you may have noticed (Id be astonished if you hadnt), prices for gold and silver, platinum too, are on the rise. First, a word of advice: Dont panic, it doesnt mean we are going to have to price ourselves out of our markets. Now if only we can convince the customers, who are also privey to the knowledge of rising gold and silver prices, that jewelry is still a good buy.... (2006)
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| Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[David L. Huffman] |
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| [496] Project Management for Jewelers |
I came up with this system to solve some production and prioritizing problems at a small custom jewelry store. We used this system mainly for custom jobs, however it can be adapted for repair or stock production as well.... (2005)
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| Show me more articles from: [Ganoksin]|[Mary Linford] |
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