[Jewelry making - Article 00804] - Re: [Orchid] Ferric Chloride etching

[Karen Christians]

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Hi Judy,

>     How do folks cover the _edges_ of metal pieces being etched, so
>     that ferric chloride doesn't creep under the tape (or whatever)
>     protecting the back of the piece? 

    You can paint the edges with red nail polish. The lacquer in the
    nail polish acts as a nice resist and you can see exactly where you
    are applying the resist. Acetone will remove it later. Usually I
    don't worry too much about the edges, I just file them away later. 

-k

M E T A L W E R X
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