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Etching non ferrous metals
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How do I etch silver?
Etching non ferrous metals
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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