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Metal Etching


Christine Cox 5/08
In the collection of Jerra Banwarth

Heat Transfer Tool | Etching Tank | Metal to Etch | 'Metal Etching: How-To and Idea Booklet' | Acetate | StazOn Ink and Cleaner | Copper Switch Plates and Outlet Covers

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 at right.

Features:

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

Our large etching tank is automatically sent by UPS ground if it works out to be cheaper for you. We will audit the charges when we ship.
Large Etching Tank
$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 Booklet'
Etching metal (copper, brass, nickel) has never been this easy! Our Metal Etching How-To and Idea Booklet 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

In your words:
Your Metal Etching book(let) was super. Four ladies got together and etched all day and got beautiful results because of your instruction!
-- Susan P.

Acetate (8-1/2" X 5-1/2")
Unless you have a rubber stamp of your image, you'll need to copy it onto acetate and then iron it onto the metal.

10 sheets
$4.50

Transfer Iron  
Transfer Iron
This tool is great for transferring toner images to metal, for transferring Omni-Gel images to metal or glass and it's also great for doing photocopy transfers on collage.

$22.75


It comes with a metal stand but warning the iron and stand get very hot. Do not set on something that will melt. Most transfers take place at about 250 degrees, but iron goes to 450 degrees. Follow the directions and don't burn your art (or yourself)!
Copper Switch Plates  
Copper Switch Plate
Raw copper switch plates (no lacquer on them). Etch them, patinate them, oxidize them, stamp them with StazOn ink, decoupage them with pictures or you could rivet metal word-tags or shapes to them. Copper screws included.

Single Switch Plate $8.00 each


 

Learn more about etching.

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

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

Copper 4-Switch Plate
These hard to find, raw copper 4-switch plates will look great wherever you put them, and in whatever style you decorate them.

4-Switch Plate $13.00 each

 

Copper Outlet Cover
Raw copper outlet cover (no lacquer to remove). Etch, oxidize, stamp or decoupage them. Copper screws included.

Outlet Cover $8.00 each


Copper looks wonderful with your favorite patina.
Find out more about patinas and coloring base metals in Christine Cox's booklet "Coloring Base Metals: A Practical Guide"

GFCI Cover
Raw copper switch plate is perfect for your GFCI or rocker switches. Screws included.

GFCI Cover $8.00 each

We also sell copper, brass and nickel stock for your fabrication and etching needs.

 

StazOn Inkpad and Refill
This is the BEST ink for using as a resist for etching metal. It is solvent-based so it acts as a durable resist that stands up to the agitation and long etching times that give the deepest and best looking results. Every pad is accompanied by a refill bottle of ink. Stamp on metal and other porous and non-porous surfaces (shrink plastic, wood, leather, coated paper, glass, ceramic, laminated paper, plastic (not recommended for fabric) Black only. Clean stamps with Ranger Solvent Stamp Cleaner for best results.

$14.50 Inkpad and Refill

Ranger/Inkssentials Solvent Stamp Cleaner
This is the BEST solvent stamp cleaner I've found! It's great for removing solvent stamping inks (StazOn springs to mind) but it's also great for removing Sharpie marker from metal and so many other tasks that other stamp cleaners just can't do. Christine uses this a lot here at the Volcano Arts Studio.

$4.00 Cleaner

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