July 6, 2007, Newsletter Issue #186: Etching non ferrous metals

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This [etching metals] is usually a dangerous and toxic task, but it can be made safer and easier. You can use a Sharpie waterproof marker as an acid block and ferric chloride (available at Radio Shack - it is also used to etch circuit boards and other materials). Draw on the metal with the Sharpie where you don´t want the metal eaten away, or color the whole piece and use a scribe to draw in your design.

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