etching logo in damascus/damasteel

[tito]

I always have trouble with the stencil leaving a visible mark when I etch my logo in damascus or damasteel (a big square shadow). Should I etch my logo before etching the blade?

 

[Keith_H]

here is a link to Ariel Salverria's site. Hope it helps.

 

[tito]

Not quite, but thanks for the info. He's using a stencil which leaves a blank area that isn't etched around his mark. I don't want the blank area.

 

[scottickes]

I etch my name deeply with the stencil, before I etch the blade in my ferric chloride/water solution. My mark stays nice and clear.

 

[tito]

I etch my name deeply with the stencil, before I etch the blade in my ferric chloride/water solution. My mark stays nice and clear.

That's what I thought. I have only etched a few damascus blades, and have been missing that piece of the puzzle. Appreciate it.

 

[Fred.Rowe]

Tito,

I also apply the makers mark before the etch and fairly deep as well. If you have a marking feature on your machine, that blackens the etch, this is a good time to use it. It helps it stand out on the oxide surface of the blade.

Fred

 

[A C Richards]

After the etch boil the blade for about 10 minutes.. This will help set the oxides a little better. Then do your pattern etch. This is the very reason I went away from the electro chem process. I went to a stamp then a jewelers engraver. Good luck