Comments on: Acid Etching Metal Jewelry, Part 2

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 07:05:27 +0000

In reply to Joy. Joy, thanks for sharing this info! :)

By: Joy

Joy — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:29:01 +0000

Blick Art stocks this variety of pen. I haven’t tried it but they have a huge stock so just search for Staedtler CD-R Lumocolor pens. They do seem to stock fine and extra-fine tip pens. I’ve used paint pens for a nice etch.

By: Sara

Sara — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 04:41:42 +0000

If I etch a brass bullet casing, do I need to protect the inside from the etching solution?

By: TGD

TGD — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 21:27:11 +0000

I am not sure when this was posted or if this has been covered. The red lumocolor 313 pen can be purchased at Amazons but when Amazons does not have what you are looking for always go to the manufactures site- staedler.com. It has everything including the red 313 marker in fine tio, small top, and fat tip. In addition, you can buy a bottle of the refill ink as well-
staedtler.us/en/products/markers-refill-ink/universal-pens/lumocolor-permanent-pen-313-permanent-universal-pens/#id=20041&tx_solr[q]=Staedler%20lumocolor%20cd%2FDVD%20markers

I use markers for art all the time – usually Copic markers from Japan. Each marker from Copic is about 7$ but you can find volume discounts. Staedler is another brand I use and as stated they are made in Germany. One pen is about 12$ because like Copic they are not in US- they only sell via distributors who will pick and choose what they think will sell. So if you want to know all that is avaible from a particular manufacturer visit their site but be prepared to pay more and in some cases only be able to see the products if the mfg. does not have an e-comm site. If they don’t, just visit your local art store who will be glad to order it for you.

By: Gaby

Gaby — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 17:41:32 +0000

Thanks Rena – can I use another type of permanent Staedtler pens? or only the ones that Virginia recommends (the CD/DVD ones). Thank you so much for sharing all your hard work on etching!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:18:08 +0000

In reply to Gaby. Hi Gaby, I think Virginia mentioned Amazon.com as a source for these markers. Hope this helps! :)

By: Gaby

Gaby — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 19:12:54 +0000

Hello: I have been searching all over the internet for the Staedtler Lumocolour Red CD/DVD felt tip that Virginia recommends but have not been able to find it. Does anybody know where to find them? Thank you

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 10 Jun 2015 10:14:04 +0000

Here ya go! Refill Station for your pen! 🙂
amazon.com/Staedtler-Lumocolor-Permanent-Refill-Station/dp/B000WH0ZLA/ref=sr_1_6?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1433931163&sr=1-6&keywords=staedtler+refill+station

By: sattyajit dutta

sattyajit dutta — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 07:19:12 +0000

thanks a lot. for sharing your experience . I am realy surprised to read your article. it just great work. for printing the designe I have used fabric glue mix with colour as alternative of acid proof pen. I have drawn the designe by”0″ sized painting brush. seasonig for 2hr. my eatching agent is nitricacid(HNO°3) .it works rapidly and good.

By: Julie Beardsley

Julie Beardsley — Wed, 12 Mar 2014 19:50:24 +0000

I used the Staedtler permanent pen on brass, using “homemade” etch solution of Muratic acid and Hydrogen peroxide. The ink didn’t resist well enough. So far, only nail polish has produced a nice clean etch.

By: Gail Le Grá

Gail Le Grá — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 03:02:35 +0000

mtesolutionsinc.com/Etch-Resist-Pen-p/416-rp.htm
wonder if this is any good.

By: Patty

Patty — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 23:12:49 +0000

I was wondering if you can use muriatic acid on sterling silver?