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Re: [Orchid] Etching copper with ferric chloride  
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From: ali
Date: Thu Feb 21 20:05:24 2008
 
     
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Hi Jeanette,

    I do loads of etching and with the ferric nitrate crystals I've tried
    various methods. I've found that the most foolproof way is to weigh
    out equal quantities of water and crystals and then mix together. I
    have also found that the plastic lunch boxes with a bendable clip
    thing along each side is a brilliant way of storing the solution. I
    just tape my piece of silver onto a piece of polystyrene ceiling
    tile, float it face down in the tub and use a totally plastic kids
    cheap paintbrush to gently 'tickle' the surface every few mins. It
    works a treat... happy etching! 

Ali
Sheffield UK
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