How to ETCH stuff into metal! (Brass, Copper, Steel) DIY Metal Etching
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- This is a simple way to accomplish fine, precise designs without needing a CNC or laser cutter. I use ferric chloride and Press-N-Peel blue, but I also show a DIY etchant mix and alternative to Press-N-Peel.
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Extra NOTES and IDEAS:
ALTERNATIVES TO PRESS-N-PEEL BLUE FOR THE "RESIST MASK":
- Use a vinyl cutter (Cricut, Silhouette, etc.)
- Paint the surface, then selectively cut/remove the paint (laser, for example).
- Use existing stencils/stickers.
NOTES:
- As much as I tried to cover my bases, I think I STILL forgot to say "Press-N-Peel Blue is for LASER printers." Although I mentioned "toner", I want to stress that this process wouldn't work with inkjet printers.
- I'm still using the same bottle of ferric chloride I've had for a few years. It has metal particle "sludge" in the bottom since I keep pouring leftover etchant back into the bottle. I will never throw that out, lest it end up in the ground. If I decide I have to dispose of it, I would mix baking soda to neutralize and then consider something like adding it into a concrete mix, taking particular care that the copper ions wind up going into the ground.
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My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.
Thanks for clarifying!
CrafsMan, you can also use an electric iron and a sheet or two of paper on top of the mask to get a good transfer.
You should pin this post so everyone can see it!
Thanks for the notes crafsman, especially the idea about using the metal leavings in some concrete instead.
When you mentioned the laser, I was reminded of your two resin printers (which cure with UV light) and this UV-sensitive film you can get for etching PCBs. It might be worth a look at getting those two things working together…
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I really hope this guy is an art teacher.
I suppose due to this channel, he IS one regardless.
Press-n-peel blue (whooooyeahhh). My favorite part right there.
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That first cassette one that turned out splotchy, I loved it, hah "distressed" designs are fun sometimes.
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All right T-NU you’re up next!
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I had that deal done years ago (all at once, like you) and they gave me a t-shirt. I hope you got some kind of souvenir!
My Craftin' College Correspondence Course continues (Whew! What alliteration). This is so informative and well done all around. I couldn't help but smile my way through the entire video. I can't wait to see that little Marshall half stack! Or is it a combo? No, it's a half stack!!! I LOVE ALL of THIS! Kudos!
I wonder why you and he have the same metal lunchbox in both of your latest videos? What are the chances of that? Weird.
The sound effects put me on the floor laughing every time. "C'mon!" "Ooooooh, yeah!"
;) So glad you enjoy those, Patrick! Thanks for watching! :D
I've used press and peel blue for over a decade, and I love it for PCBs, I never really thought about using it for decorative art, past putting my name on my boards with the circuits. I enjoy watching your videos for no other reason than learning new usage ideas for stuff I already have in stock.
It made me so happy to read this! It's neat for me too when I see a project and think "SNAP! I ain't got to order anything to get started!" :D
I use ferric chloride to make Printed Circuit boards, and can add a few tips:
1) Heat up the etchant to about 80 C (176-180 degrees Fahrenheit) and it will etch quickly
2) keeping the etchant moving speeds things too
3) Spray Paint makes a great etch resist. Just remove the paint (scrape it off) in the areas you want to etch. If your makerspace has a laser, use that to remove the paint!
Excellent tips! Thank you!
Spray paint > laser to remove is a really interesting hack. Sounds quick too tbh.
The real game changer is a thing called dry film. Almost the same technique, the only difference being you're going to use the transparency as a mask, not a transfer. The dry film is a UV activated plastic that bonds to the metal. It's perfect for PCBs and i'ts the industry choice alongside with silkscreening, which is also a great technique if you're running medium to big batches
How would you heat it in a home space? I'm sure a microwave is a bad plan 🤣
@@Lana.Created Double boiler!
This was gorgeous. I always appreciate how thorough you are, and how you allow us to learn from your mistakes. You make me feel like I could make things too.
Aww, thank you! And you CAN make things! For sure!
Crafsman, I think this is one of the most well edited, produced videos you've ever made!
Agree. I just happened to have this up in the background without the sound on and was noticing how well organized it was even without a single sound. I can't wait to get to it with all of its parts but would recommend the soundless treatment if your keen on studying his approach. Its worth modelling.
Wow. These comments mean a lot! I put a lot of effort into the edit on this video, so when it’s recognized, it’s a good feeling. Thank y’all!
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Hey Crafsman! Never been this early before, so I just wanted to thank you for making these videos, you've inspired me to do more crafting and to have a more positive existence on this chill space rock we call home.
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Im torn! Its 11:40pm here, I have work in the AM so should be sleeping but I cant resist that steady craftin'!
Same here except its 215am here. I just couldn't resist to watch before I hit the hay ;)
Who needs sleep when craftmans so soothing?
Thank you, CrafsMan, for being an ever calming presence in this rage-inducing game. I swear, no matter what I'm working on, I just let the videos roll 😌😌😌
My family thanks you, too.
Craftsman! I just stumbled upon you, I don’t know how I have lived this long without you. Pure joy, man. Thank You for doing your thing and sharing it with us.
I grew up (relatively) near New Orleans so this way of speaking reminds me a lot of the Cajun Night Before Christmas.
Another great episode! The chai tea joke was hilarious
CrafsMan's computer situation has drastically improved since his early videos!
i have a migrain and your voice is so soothing ❤️ thank you
also i like how you said acetone... acetawn ✨
Magali, I'm so sorry to hear of the migrain! :( Truly. I've had only ONE in my entire life, and I would pay good money to never experience it again. :( I hope you feel better soon!
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Thank you Craftsman! This video is just what I was looking for! Btw I somehow figured out how to transfer an image onto metal using regular paper. For those who struggle: use an image printed on regular paper, press it against the metal picture down, apply some acetone. Make sure you don't move the picture. Wait for a minute and repeat. Then using water and cotton buds gently scratch off all the paper. The image should stay on the metal. I did it and it worked for me 👍
I love you CRAFTMAN I could listen to your voice and accent allllll night long!!!
So im over here just playing with my 3d printer, listening to crafting videos. and all the sudden i hear Cleveland's voice telling me about etching metal... I love it.
I just watched a bunch of these etchin' vidjas on UA-cam, and I can tell you right now: THIS ONE IS THE BEST BY AT LEAST 52 POINTS. All the info is here, and it's clear. No need to shop around.
i like the way the little splotchy dots look
Always makes me smile watching your videos. Thank you ! Good for the soul Craftsman.
Love it all! Oh my! Soooo righteous!
I could listen to this all day!
Lucky me I switched to a laser printer a few months ago... Press'n'peel: order confirmed. Thanks, CrafsMan!
Excellent! I hope you have great success with it!
Amazing! I can just watch another video while you are cutting, filing and sanding while drinking chai tea! Much love back to you! ❤️
Someone accidentally hit dislike, because how could anyone not like you. Thanks for the cool tips. The tape t handle, the tape hold for dip, the two part etch that I can make myself........ so much cool. TY
why did I just find this channel now?! this is gold!
I’m never, ever gonna etch anything, but that tape handle is a WINNER winner chicken dinner tip! Thanks so much, Crafsman! Luv ya’ for sure!
Craft man shows us how to be creative and have fun with all kinds of crafting!
I just love listening to your voice Crafsman. Though I could not get this out of my head anymore: Lemonator 2 : Juicement Day ... I am already sorry.
This video offers so dang much:
Talent
Knowledge
Comedy
Entertainment
..hats off & Thank You!!
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I have been hand sharpenin’ my wood working tools for so long on wet sand paper...I never thought to do the T handle for my scrapers. My mind is blown. Thank you Crafsman. Savin’ my fingers. You da best.
I just love you craftsman. I can fall asleep to you talking as well as smile constantly because of your voice while learning...and you're funny! 🥰
I've just discovered your channel while searching for etching techniques, and I have to say, this is easily the BEST channel I've found in a very long time. Thank you so much CrafsMan! I'm about to give this a try after electro-etching didn't net the results I was after. Since that generates heat during the process, I found that vinyl from my Circuit wouldn't stay put and the liquid leeched under and ruined the design. I see in your notes that you suggest that it could work with this technique, so I'll give it a try.
I liked your clever tai chi/chai tea joke. And, these etchings are cool!
This. Made. My. DAY!!! Learning and giggling = the best way to remember ❤❤❤
Damm, listing to this makes me want to serve myself a drink and chillout while I learn.. This is great!!!
This has great potential for my metal casting projects.
I used to use salt water a cotton swab and a 12 Volt adapter to etch patterns/logos on the ingots and project I cast, this looks way better!!!
Ordering Press-n-peel blue and ferric chloride after I place this comment, THANKS Crafsman!!! 👍👊
I hope you enjoy it, Ralph! It opens up ALL KINDS of possibilities! :D
The way he talks just reminds me of Bob Ross so much. Just the person we needed. ❤️
Well great papa Craftsman 😮 just when I thought after years of learning and collecting supplies and that my two story five bedroom home is now just a huge studio in every room. So being a mixed media artist I have each room set up for its own media . Anyways I was finally relieved and ready to shine by creating rather than purchasing and learning UNTIL I just had to go and
watch this video, nice thing is I have everything needed other than the acid which I just placed a order for some on Amazon. This is so wonderful to have this option of another skill to mix in with the medias I do. Thank you 🙏 you have been so amazing and I have learned so much from you through out the years. You have a way of calming my nerves if I happen to be a little off
with anxiety at the times before I start to watch one of your videos :)
Bro that etching song was fire! Love the ending.
Ha! Thank you! ;)
Thank you Crafsman...you are awsome, one does learn more here than in the University! If everyone had a professor like you the world would be a better place!
This guys voice is so calming makes me feel like i can make a mistake and shrug it off and say “thats all right baby sometimes you make a mistake but you can just redo it” in crafman voice lol love your videos man
Your videos are my Tai Chi! 💕
Learned how to etch and got another dad joke under my belt. Time for a Chai tea.
Congratulations you forced me to comment, I really enjoyed watching every minute, your comentary made the video.
Thank you for being you Crafsman! Much love
You rock dude. Thank you for your videos. My daughter and I are always doing something new because of craftsman can do it we can! As a parent I appreciate your attention to safety.
Your channel really be making me wanna get more into crafting and collecting figurines lol
That's what I'm talkin about! :D
Hey Craftman, thank you for mellowing me out... much needed thank you very much. After watching your video and showing me how to etch...I'm going to to do a metal faced guitar like a Zemaitis with 1/8" aluminum sheet. I guess the most important thing is to map out the graphics and remember that everything has to be backward. I will practice on smaller pieces before I attempt to do the real project. Thank you, and have a great everything. I love tea too, I sell wine & liquor, but don't drink. Tea is where it's at!
You are the Bob Ross of metal etching; I love it
The Bob Ross of crafting
this is one of the best educational craft videos i've ever seen. voice as smooth as Bob Ross
I picked up the $30 scotch laminating machine off amazon & pulled the top off it for more room / visibility. Starting with passing the bare stainless sheet through a few times to heat it up, then passing the toner paper & stainless sheet through 10 - 15 times produces a perfect no effort transfer. Just wear cotton gloves or a have a rag as the piece will be hot while you keep passing it through the machine. Much easier than a heat gun or iron in my opinion
Grafsman you soo smooth and relaxing.
Man life would be next level if every diy tutorial had this much editing finesse and buttery smoothness. Great vid man, loving it
I think I found my fav crafting chanel. that voice is smoooooth!
“I don’t know KARATE, but I know KA-RAZY!” -JB. I love you Crafsman. That Stormtrooper boom box illustration is DOPE.
This is my FIRST craftsman experience. Love it!
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You are one of the best humans. I really love they way you share all of the different ways you make things.
Crafman! Your puppet has so much personality.
I knew a guy from Chicago. You remind me of him. The most famous words he said was, man, I'm from Chicago man, I love my people's man. You my people's man, I lu you all man.
CM, I could listen to your voice all day. Thank you. //ji
What a great way to start out the week.
I stopped saying "and the creek don't rise", with all this rain the Okatoma keeps rising. LoL!
Anyway, another great video good sir!
Thank you.
Ohhhh yeahhhh....etchin' groovy grooves with some chai tea...!!
the metallurgist in me is doing happy dance! This is great!
Great video my brother! It's like I was listening to Bob Ross but on a greater level. Thank you for sharing your talent.
I hope crafsmama had a good mother's day!
Man first time on your channel, thank you. I be needin' to do sense on my knives and wow you good. I got to say your brother man is like the lord is whispering sweet Jazz in my ear. Thank you again maybe one day I can help you out.
Man, I can't believe that thing melft of the metal right there, that is crazy!
THIS IS TOO AWESOME!!!! I just want to watch your videos!!!!!! It’s so calming!!!!!
That cassette tape wants to be a belt buckle... I can hear its whispers of desire.
Oh man... I can 100% see that!
Loving a bit of natural light.
Thank you so much.
This opens up a world of possibilities.
Imagine going back over the low spots with embarrassing powder and polishing the high spots. My mind is racing.
Love the talking, pointing rilla fighter.
Inverted is good; use a feather to brush it mid-etch.
To fill depression with ink, wipe with newspaper
I REALLY like your sound bits, "... oooo yeah!!" is so funny.
I especially like that you keep mistakes in the video. It is important for a newby to see a mistake handled without beating yourself up and quitting.
Your videos show people how to use materials to express themselves in artistic ways.
Too many people have been harshly criticized, became self critical and stopped any attempts at art because they couldn't get it perfect enough and died with their art still inside them.
Thanks for giving people the permission to make and correct an error by demonstrating that an error is not a character flaw.
Have I mentioned that I really love your channel?
I do.
How did I miss this one! Made my day to see another one of your videos
I’ve always enjoyed etching metal. I’ve used vinyl tape for a mask as well. Metal work is just plain fun. You can use an air stone and air pump to keep your etching solution moving so sludge doesn’t build up in the etched areas. Good video man!
I don't know the deal with your voice and diction but totally blew my mind with the tape t handle. I have hands like an old catchers mitt so I had been using a combination of calluses and fresh cuts and blisters. When my hands slide across the sandpaper it helps keep the calluses from getting too thick.
Thank you very much Crafman! Using the hot air gun is so much better than a laminator or iron. I have struggled to get my toner to stick but your method is the only one that has worked for me. Made my first etch today and it turned out beautifully. You’ve made me very happy.
Yaaay! I have been wanting to make some belt buckles and this is perfect for what I'm looking for.
That is a FABULOUS way to use this technique!!!!!
Don't you realize Craftsman that now I have to go out of my way to use the phrase, "This right here is a HEAT SINK baby!"?
Prob the funniest how to I’ve ever heard! I’m almost disturbed
I've just found this while searching for glass etching......this man needs to record audio books 😀 Your voice is so relaxing 😌 great info too!
Believe it or not I love watching your videos and falling asleep to them. Almost every night