https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/acid-etching-metal-jewelry-part-3b/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:29:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.14 https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/acid-etching-metal-jewelry-part-3b/#comment-376336 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 15:29:45 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=5135#comment-376336 What is the minimum gauge silver and copper sheet that should be used for etching?

]]> https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/acid-etching-metal-jewelry-part-3b/#comment-267751 Sat, 22 Nov 2014 16:54:17 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=5135#comment-267751 Hi there,
Thanks for the info! Just wanted to share an experience I’ve been having since reading your tutorial:
I went and got the aquarium pump at WalMart as you suggested. Have it set up so it’s right up against the container with the ferric chloride. I’m using the upside down float method for my metal. Here’s the problem: I’m actually getting MORE lines (i.e. uneven etching) on my pieces than before adding the vibration. Any thoughts?

]]> https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/acid-etching-metal-jewelry-part-3b/#comment-50125 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:20:18 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=5135#comment-50125 Virginia,
Your explanations are clear and super helpful! Thank you for your time and artistic ability!
I do have one question though. I am trying to dome some of my pieces and I’m confused as to whether I should etch first and then dome, or dome first and then etch. What are your thoughts?
Thanks again! and keep up the beautiful work!
Libby

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