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Metal Etching 101
Metal Etching 101
Types of Resists
A resist is what you use to protect certain parts of your metal from the etchant. Resists are typically inks (and tapes). You will apply a design or pattern to the metal with your resist. Then, when you dip your metal into the chemical bath, the covered areas will "resist" being eaten away. Those covered areas will be the high points of your design once the etching process is complete.
Different artisans use different resists, and different resists work better with different aesthetic styles and methods &#; for example using rubber stamps, making a photo transfer, drawing by hand, etc. With practice and experimentation you'll figure out which mediums and methods you prefer, too.
Resists that work on copper, brass, and nickel silver include:
StazOn® & Perfect Medium&#; Ink Pads work great to add rubber stamp designs to metal. StazOn Cleaner allows you to removed smudged immpressions and start over till the image comes out to your satisfaction. Press-n-Peel Transfer Film provides an easy way to create detailed photo etched designs. Use a laser printer or copier to print onto the paper, then transfer the image to metal with an iron. Sharpie Permanent Markers are a great resist for hand-drawn designs. Just keep in mind that etchants can undercut designs a little. Don't draw with too fine a line, or details could be lost. Duct Tape works great to cover the back of your metal (unless you want both sides of your metal to be etched), and or to create a frame/border around your design.
Etched Stainless Steel Sheet
Etched sheets are enhanced through one of our design patterns or the specific requests and designs of our customers. Acid is used to etch the surface, removing a thin layer of metal around the areas protected by a mold. The etched portions of the surface will be rough, setting them apart clearly from the rest of the sheet. This process creates a design or pattern on the steel that can be very intricate and detailed.
Metal Etching 101
Types of Resists
A resist is what you use to protect certain parts of your metal from the etchant. Resists are typically inks (and tapes). You will apply a design or pattern to the metal with your resist. Then, when you dip your metal into the chemical bath, the covered areas will "resist" being eaten away. Those covered areas will be the high points of your design once the etching process is complete.
Different artisans use different resists, and different resists work better with different aesthetic styles and methods &#; for example using rubber stamps, making a photo transfer, drawing by hand, etc. With practice and experimentation you'll figure out which mediums and methods you prefer, too.
Resists that work on copper, brass, and nickel silver include:
StazOn® & Perfect Medium&#; Ink Pads work great to add rubber stamp designs to metal. StazOn Cleaner allows you to removed smudged immpressions and start over till the image comes out to your satisfaction. Press-n-Peel Transfer Film provides an easy way to create detailed photo etched designs. Use a laser printer or copier to print onto the paper, then transfer the image to metal with an iron. Sharpie Permanent Markers are a great resist for hand-drawn designs. Just keep in mind that etchants can undercut designs a little. Don't draw with too fine a line, or details could be lost. Duct Tape works great to cover the back of your metal (unless you want both sides of your metal to be etched), and or to create a frame/border around your design.
Etched Stainless Steel Sheet
Etched sheets are enhanced through one of our design patterns or the specific requests and designs of our customers. Acid is used to etch the surface, removing a thin layer of metal around the areas protected by a mold. The etched portions of the surface will be rough, setting them apart clearly from the rest of the sheet. This process creates a design or pattern on the steel that can be very intricate and detailed.
Stainless steel sheets are generally mirror polished before being etched and can be plated in a variety of colors, such as titanium gold, rose gold, violet, green and blue.
Our etching machine is able to apply this surface treatment to a variety of finishes. Etched mirror finished sheets are an in-demand product for adding beauty to surfaces because they appear very 3-dimensional.
There are a number of applications for etched stainless steel sheetetched stainless steel sheets. They work in a variety of locations due to their full customization. Some common uses include:
- Wall cladding
- Decorative elements
- Elevator cabins and doors
- Column covers
- Signages
Stainless steel sheets are generally mirror polished before being etched and can be plated in a variety of colors, such as titanium gold, rose gold, violet, green and blue.
Our etching machine is able to apply this surface treatment to a variety of finishes. Etched mirror finished sheets are an in-demand product for adding beauty to surfaces because they appear very 3-dimensional.
If you want to learn more, please visit our website how to emboss stainless steel.
There are a number of applications for etched stainless steel sheets. They work in a variety of locations due to their full customization. Some common uses include:
- Wall cladding
- Decorative elements
- Elevator cabins and doors
- Column covers
- Signages
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