Etching a Scene/ Design

[shappa]

Has anyone here etched a scene or design into a blade?
David Boyes book "Step by Step Knifemaking" shows how it is done and gives the formula for Aqua Regia. Is there a different formula with more accesable chemicals? The muriatic acid i can get at a pool supply store but the nitric acid i can't find. Any suggestions or tips would be apprectiated.
BTW David Boye's book is a gold mine of info for the beginner. Well illustrated with line drawings and photos. The details are in clear simple language. I got mine cheap on e-bay.


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~~TOM~~

 

[Darrel Ralph]

You can find nitric at Grapic ink heres the number . Take a look at the Micheals sword on my page . It is all acid etched then reversed to gold plate the scenes.. 1800-465-7328
If you have questions I will be glad to help ..

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[This message has been edited by Darrel Ralph (edited 05 January 1999).]