Etching Steel Texture Plates with Julia Lowther, Nov. 22

Sunday, November 22, 20252:00 - 5:00 pm, PDT Instructor: Julia Lowther In this short class, you will learn the simplest and quickest method for chemically etching mild steel sheet with ferric chloride etchant (also works on copper, brass, or nickel silver). Make pattern plates for your rolling mill, or use the etched material itself in your work. This method has the advantage of using a very small amount of etchant for each etch. If you are curious about etching and want to experiment a bit to see if you like it without investing a lot of time or money, then this class is for you! You will also learn how to use Press n Peel Blue, vinyl cutouts, nail polish, etc. as etching resists. MG Chemicals Ferric Chloride info - including Safety Data Sheet and disposal recommendations Article by Julia Lowther on proper disposal of jewelry “pickle” (the process and chemistry are the same for ferric chloride) Skill Level: Beginner All classes include the video recording, which you will have access