Question on Final Etch of Damascus Blade

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How can you get the purple or blue etch on Damascus? I have seen blades with this I just don't know the process.
 
mark, What makes the steel layers apear light and dark is a result of etching. The 2 different steels etch differently creating a dark and light tone (this is a simple explanation). I wouldnt advise bluing a blade unless you have steel experience. What ever you do dont attempt to heat blue it....you will kill the temper....
 
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