Etching Metal at Home

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  • @nickb5891
    @nickb5891 Місяць тому +2

    I used to just lick the battery, but this seems a good alternative, thanks!

  • @CuriousLynx
    @CuriousLynx 2 місяці тому +13

    I wouldn't do that on a larger scale though, because the electrolysis of salt water can cause toxic chlorine gas to form, if I remember correctly

    • @dman7441
      @dman7441 2 місяці тому +1

      Unless you cover the work and your head in a trash bag … with a 9v battery it’s not something to worry about. At that point I still think the trash bag over your face is more concerning.

  • @patrickmccarthy6532
    @patrickmccarthy6532 2 місяці тому +1

    Nail varnish worked well and permanent marker to a degree. I did use some vinyl and put a crocodile head on my craft axe. Turned out great. Definitely use a larger sticker. I found out the hard way too.

  • @3dpprofessor
    @3dpprofessor 2 місяці тому +8

    That's legitimate. I'm gonna try that.

  • @karinberonius8799
    @karinberonius8799 2 місяці тому +4

    I've had a huge roll of self-adhesive plastic for ages. I finally gave it away last week. Dang it!

    • @Thatguy-hc3ed
      @Thatguy-hc3ed 2 місяці тому +1

      Anytime you part with that material you've been holding onto, shortly after, you'll have the perfect use for it

    • @karinberonius8799
      @karinberonius8799 2 місяці тому

      @@Thatguy-hc3ed That is so true.😂

    • @AndrewDaley-lr9qg
      @AndrewDaley-lr9qg 2 місяці тому +1

      Tell them you want it back. 😁

    • @karinberonius8799
      @karinberonius8799 2 місяці тому +1

      @AndrewDaley-lr9qg Nah. It's already gone. (I gave it to the Red Cross charity shop.)😄

    • @AndrewDaley-lr9qg
      @AndrewDaley-lr9qg 2 місяці тому

      @@karinberonius8799 🤣🤣👍

  • @Northknives
    @Northknives Місяць тому

    Car battery charger is the way to do it. Most people have one. Also, once you've etched to a depth you're happy with, you can switch the wires around to darken the etch.

  • @nutsbquakin5589
    @nutsbquakin5589 2 місяці тому +2

    This is exactly what i need for a project thanks! Would I be correct in assuming id need a higher voltage/ salination to make the effect greater? Thanks so much!

    • @Ruth_Amos
      @Ruth_Amos  2 місяці тому +5

      @@nutsbquakin5589 yes, but you don’t want to go too high. It’s DC not AC (it’s got to be off a battery) it’s also worth doing it with one you can recharge as it ate up my 9v ones

    • @willmcgo8288
      @willmcgo8288 2 місяці тому

      @@Ruth_Amos I was going to say you'd go through 9V batteries quickly this way!

    • @polycrystallinecandy
      @polycrystallinecandy 2 місяці тому

      Can't you just use a bench power supply? How many amps is it pulling? I'll try 15A with a higher voltage if needed

    • @willmcgo8288
      @willmcgo8288 2 місяці тому

      @@polycrystallinecandy 15A! You might want to start a bit lower. I don't think you'll get anything close to that from a regular 9V.

    • @polycrystallinecandy
      @polycrystallinecandy 2 місяці тому

      @@willmcgo8288 you are probably right! I'm so used to using lithium cells which deliver high current. I will start at 1A

  • @adolphtrudeau
    @adolphtrudeau 2 місяці тому +1

    Looks like cricut sticker material would make for nice stencils.

  • @TheDentrassi
    @TheDentrassi 2 місяці тому +1

    What metals does this work on?
    Ive been using some kind of (ferric?) acid to etch on copper and brass. This looks a lot tidier

  • @adrianeyre3630
    @adrianeyre3630 Місяць тому

    I’m saving this video ❤

  • @argentosebastian
    @argentosebastian Місяць тому

    Would this work for aluminum?

  • @Undrcvrndst
    @Undrcvrndst 2 місяці тому

    What's the stencil made of?

    • @Ruth_Amos
      @Ruth_Amos  2 місяці тому +1

      @@Undrcvrndst just vinyl on a cricut

  • @MisterSiga
    @MisterSiga 2 місяці тому

    damn thats so cool :D
    I thought you'd need something more powerful than a 9V battery

  • @danielloveday2333
    @danielloveday2333 2 місяці тому

    I like that👍

  • @randomname4726
    @randomname4726 2 місяці тому +3

    You are very pretty.

  • @nlknok77
    @nlknok77 Місяць тому

    Well, electrolysis is electrolysis no matter what scale

  • @juliusfucik4011
    @juliusfucik4011 Місяць тому

    I would just use a lab power supply.

  • @unohoncho7727
    @unohoncho7727 2 місяці тому

    Car battery is better... 😊

  • @BigG3686
    @BigG3686 2 місяці тому

    a car battery works quicker

  • @gerryquinn5224
    @gerryquinn5224 2 місяці тому

    Just imagine the result if you use 240v. Just kidding...NO, STOP!

  • @danistan7756
    @danistan7756 2 місяці тому

    it is called a battery not batchwee

    • @tictacc77
      @tictacc77 2 місяці тому +4

      is your name actually “danistan” that’s tragic

    • @danistan7756
      @danistan7756 2 місяці тому

      @@tictacc77 i meant it as a joke but anyways