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Metal Etching Tank

Brand names and colors may vary but these are representative.

Easily etch your own base metal (brass, copper and nickel) in this etching tank made for ferric chloride (available at most Fry's Electronics, Radio Shack and well-stocked computer stores). It has a pump and 2 tubes to aerate the etchant for fast, reliable results, a back flow check valve and an on/off switch for easy use. Comes complete and ready to use. Approximate Capacity 4 gallons (uses about 3 gallons of etchant). Dimensions: 11-1/2" W X 7" D X 11" H. Before etching, it is highly recommended that you read our booklet Metal Etching How-To and Idea Book.

Features:

• Container with Lid
• Aeration Tubes
• Pump
• Check Valve
• On/Off Switch

$40.00

Smaller Size Etching Tank
If you are etching smaller batches of metal, this smaller size etching tank is for you. It has a 1 gallon capacity. It has all the great features of our large etching tank, just a smaller capacity. It also has a pour spout for decanting the etchant when it has lost its strength. Before etching, it is highly recommended that you read our booklet Metal Etching How-To and Idea Book (at right). Interior dimensions are 4 1/2" X 7 1/4".

$30.00

Sue Burton 6/06
We have lots more photos of great etched pieces

'Metal Etching: How-To and Idea Book'
Etching metal (copper, brass, nickel) has never been this easy! Our Metal Etching How-To and Idea Book covers how to prepare, etch and finish metals and has lots of creative ideas for further experimenting.

Contents:

• Acknowledgement
• Introduction
• Safety
• What You'll Need
• About the Etchant
• Process Outline
• Preparing the Metal
• Transferring Image
• Protecting Edges and Back
• Etching
• Removing Masks
• Neutralizing Etchant
• Cleaning and Polishing Metal
• After Etching
• Sealing
• Make Your Own Etching Tank
• Resources
• Housekeeping

Metal Etching How-To and Idea Book
$7.00

$22.00

Single Switch Plate $5.00 each

I etched this copper switch plate and now it graces my guest bathroom. The whole project took about 2 hours (actual prep time: about 10 minutes).
-- Christine Cox

Learn more about etching.

Copper 2-Switch Plate
Raw copper double switch plates do not have lacquer on them so that you can etch, stamp, patinate, oxidize and so much more! Copper screws included.

2-Switch Plate $6.00 each

4-Switch Plate $13.00 each

Outlet Cover $5.00 each

$13.00 Inkpad and Refill

$4.00 Cleaner