[Jewelry making - Article 00099] - Re: [Orchid] Ferric Nitrate Source

[Noel Yovovich]

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>     ...they produce a speckled copy even when set for dark... 

    I deal with this problem by retouching with a paint marker, *after*
    the ink is on the metal. On the other hand, I've never found a
    copier that left this unnecessary... Anyway, if you do this, use the
    finest-tipped paint marker you can find, be prepared to scrape off
    any that gets where you don't want it, once it is dry--I use a
    dental tool for this--and use a colored pen, not black, so you can
    see just what you've done.                   

    You can also use a paint marker by itself as a resist for free-hand
    work. It may pit a bit, though, or come off prematurely on a deep
    etch. You can get it, or any resist, to adhere better, in my
    experience, by etching silver for 1-2 minutes before applying your
    resist. Rinse thoroughly, pat dry, don't touch! When it is dry,
    proceed as always. Copper and brass don't seem to need this extra
    step. Good etching! 

--Noel


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