[Jewelry making - Article 00422] - [Orchid] Improved etching method?

[James Benson]

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    An article in the most recent Tips from the Jewelers Bench 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/safe-etching.htm 

    states that there are several advantages to using a 75 to 25 ratio of
    ferric chloride to citric acid for etching brass or copper. 

    Does anyone know if mixing Citric acid into Ferric nitrate ( I think
    that is the correct chemical) will have the same advantages for
    etching silver. 

    Also, does anyone know of any disadvantages, safety or otherwise, in
    pursuing this method? 

Jim Benson

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