Excellent video! I went to a copper jewelry class several years ago and one of the techniques that we learned was etching. I bought the PCB solution a while ago but haven't used it yet because I couldn't quite remember the steps. Thank you for the refresher! I am so excited!
I know the PCB won't work on sterling but will it work on aluminum?

Lovely! I've seen a lot of videos about etching on the net, but this was the best. By far!

Thank you, this is going to be fun! I liked the idea of using the large stamp for a larger area so I can use the sheet for a different project. ?

Another great video from Beaducation. Aisha presents information straightforwardly and demystifies some aspects of this craft that I have wanted to try out for years. Now I will - the instruction provides great advice and helps you see you can do it too. Can't wait to try it!

This was a really great tutorial - very clear, great videography, written instructions to back up what was shown. Info is made very accessible. I'm excited to try it! Thank you!

Thanks for a very clear and concise tutorial. I have been wanting to try this and purchased the materials but always felt a little intimidated about it. Your video has me ready to conquers my fears and create some new beautifully etched pieces. ?~L

This was a very understandable guide for learning etching. Can this same chemical process be used on Altoid tins which I believe are steel?

The videos were good overall but there are a few things that will make the etching more successful. I have been etching jewelry for several years and this is what I do.

First after I rub the metal with an abrasive (steel wool or those 3M pads) I place it on a coffee filter. These are non-lint and even cotton fibers will not allow the resist to adhere properly.

Second I take another coffee filter and dip in denatured alcohol and rub the surface to be etched with it until it is squeaky clean. From this point on DO NOT TOUCH THE ETCHING SURFACE WITH YOUR FINGERS AT ALL. The oils on your fingers will prevent the resist from adhering properly to the metal. ONLY handle it on the edges from this point on. Also the oils may create some resist and you wont get a clean etch.

I also use duct tape instead of packing tape. It sticks on until you take it off and works better than packing tape.

I have a large plastic tray that I use to place the etching container on. I bought a small plastic aquarium pump and attached it to one end of the tray with some velcro. Then when I go to etch, I lean the empty etching container up against the pump with some duct tape. I add the etching solution and then turn on the pump. The vibration automatically makes the etched metal fall from the piece and gives a cleaner etch. It also makes it etch a little faster. I usually dont have to etch for more than 20 minutes for base metal. Adding a teaspoon of citric acid powder (health food store or pharmacy) to the etchant also makes it go much faster.

Get yourself some 1" thick styrofoam and cut them into about 2x2" pieces with a craft knife. You will also need double sided tape. After you get your piece ready to etch, stick the piece with the back side to the foam with the double sided tape so that the piece can float in the etchant. Make sure you do not have any air bubbles on the surface as you put the piece, face down, into the etchant. Then you dont have to suspend the piece across the container.

Looks pretty straightforward--I'm excited to try it! I didn't see where the baking soda bath was explained though... Is there a certain amount of baking soda you use to a certain amount of water, or does it matter?

I thought the video was great! Very easy to understand. I'm glad to know I can use duct tape as I have that on hand.

I was wondering about the baking soda bath, How many times can you use that? Can you put more than one piece in at a time?

This is a wonderful technique, and a very useful one as well. I wanted to try some other designs on my metal blanks and this process definitely does it for me. I'm so glad you guys offer these classes. I've learned so much by watching them online! Keep up the good work!

I have not etched yet but hope to before the week's out. I didn't see my question answered about this process. It seems like the process missed the pouring of the ferric acid and the mixing of the baking soda, both of why I came to watch the videos. I guess I feel like I needed a more detailed step by step process. Was it only ferric chloride in the first bowl? How much ferric chloride was used or should be used? What if anything else should or can be mixed with the ferric chloride? I do see the answers to the baking soda bath questions. Thanks for your help!