Crude Etching

aussy · Post by **aussy** » Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:40 pm

I just want a texture, similar to this, variation in distress

should I just dunk the unfinished piece in muriatic acid?

cloudscapes · Post by **cloudscapes** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:27 am

that looks incredible!

Jero · Post by **Jero** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:40 am

Seems like that should work. A bit safer than ferric chloride too...well I guess if you're not etching copper clad, may not be much different (the dissolved copper is what makes that an environmental issue)

crochambeau · Post by **crochambeau** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 10:48 am

I'd make sure it's nice and dirty first, maybe toss it in a mud puddle or onto a plate of spaghetti so you discourage an even etch.

Jwar · Post by **Jwar** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 12:24 pm

Jero wrote:Seems like that should work. A bit safer than ferric chloride too...well I guess if you're not etching copper clad, may not be much different (the dissolved copper is what makes that an environmental issue)

Wut? Dude, muriatic acid is WAY more toxic than ferric chloride. I would never etch with that shit unless it's a last ditch effort.

Try Acid Magic and thank me later. Faster, cleaner and won't knock you ought unless you inhale a huge amount.

Jero · Post by **Jero** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 1:28 pm

Not sure what I was thinking of *scratches head*

Another option is hot vinegar. Haven't tried it on enclosures, but it works on knives which are hardened steel.

Jwar · Post by **Jwar** » Sun Mar 06, 2016 6:16 pm

I heard Coca Cola works too! Didn't Ryan from eehhhh fuck I can't remember his etching company name, do that? It turned out all weird and shit. hahaha

aussy · Post by **aussy** » Thu Mar 10, 2016 3:52 pm

Thanks, y'all! I'll pick up some Acid Magic. I'm assuming you'd still neutralize it in a baking soda bath? Also, is it reusable?

DannDubbleEwe · Post by **DannDubbleEwe** » Fri Mar 11, 2016 12:15 pm

Acid Magic is awesome. Yes, neutralize with baking soda. Also mix in something like 2 parts AM to 1 part high test hydrogen peroxide (from a beauty supply store) and it will work much faster. Just keep a really good eye on it, wear rubber gloves, don't inhale the fumes that are produced.

culturejam · Post by **culturejam** » Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:04 pm

Never heard of Acid Magic until this thread. Nice!

I used to etch boards and boxes with Muriatic + the high-test H2O2 (Clairoxide). Worked really great, but of course it's nasty stuff.

Chuckchuck · Post by **Chuckchuck** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 11:37 am

Any alternatives to toxic? Doing this on my balcony.

Jwar · Post by **Jwar** » Wed Mar 30, 2016 4:56 pm

Don't do it on your balcony! LOL!

I honestly don't know of any that are efficient that aren't toxic.

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