If you work with copper, you’ve probably noticed that sometimes your pieces turn your skin green. Personally, this doesn’t really bother me that much, but I know plenty of people who are turned off from copper because of this reaction. You’ve probably also noticed that your work darkens with wear. Again, I kind of love [...]
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Copper etching at home, the Burning River way
Ingredients for your own home copper etching tank
Muriatic Acid (Hydrochloric or “Pool” acid)
Hydrogen Peroxide (some people use the hair-bleach strength, I just use the drugstore strength)
A glass container large enough for your work with a cover (I use an old casserole dish with its own glass lid)
Tongs/gloves/something to pick stuff up with
Mix 2 parts hydrogen peroxide to one part acid [...]