[Jewelry making - Article 00306] - Re: [Orchid] Etching Solution for Brass and Silver

[marilyn smith]

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>     an anyone shed any light on how well either of these would work
>     with brass and silver - especially how deeply they would etch if
>     they would etch at all? Also, and importantly, are these solutions
>     relatively safe to use? 

    Ferric Chloride will etch brass, nickel silver, and copper. If
    possible, hang the metal upside down or lay on the green kitchen
    scrubby mesh. This helps to keep the sludge from staying on the
    metal and slowing the etch. You can get a deep etch. I know nothing
    about the others as far as etching a pattern. 

    Many of our processes have hazards inherent in the use of them. Use
    common sense and ventilation. I think that a lot depends on how much
    etching you are going to do.

marilyn

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