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Little Metal Foxes

Etching Steel Texture Plates with Julia Lowther, Oct. 26

Etching Steel Texture Plates with Julia Lowther, Oct. 26

$78.00 USD
$78.00 USD
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Sunday, October 26, 2025
2:00 - 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 uncoated waterslide decal paper and toner reactive foil to apply laser printer or photocopier toner-based ink to your metal as an etching resist. You can get remarkable detail with this resist technique, allowing you to include very fine lines in your designs.  Other resists, like Press n Peel Blue, vinyl cutouts, nail polish, etc., will also be discussed.

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 to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.

You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class, the Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.

The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.

  

Supply List for Students

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Tools required for applying the toner transfer paper etching resist:

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