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« on: April 10, 2020, 01:21:11 PM » |
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Thanks to Tazflyr I did some experimenting in etching alluminium/aluminum. Here's the link to the topic, but I didn't want to fill that thread with a topic it's not about: Been down sick the last few days so worked on some customization of my standard issue battle saber. First pic is just of some painting of the rings and the others are a little etching I did to fancy it up a bit. Hope yall like it.
Anyway, here's the first try with a vinegar-salt sollution and a sticker with a design cut out: Second experiment was spraypainting the aluminum/aluminium, lasering out the design and use the vinegar-salt sollution again. Unfortunately the paint seem to let go, I thought due to the vinegar. So I did a third experiment, more detail and use a water-and-salt sollution
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« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2020, 06:56:08 PM » |
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You would thing that with my blacksmithing I would have tried etching by now... but I haven't *hangs head in shame*
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« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2020, 08:17:11 PM » |
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Thanks to Tazflyr I did some experimenting in etching alluminium/aluminum. Here's the link to the topic, but I didn't want to fill that thread with a topic it's not about: Anyway, here's the first try with a vinegar-salt sollution and a sticker with a design cut out: Second experiment was spraypainting the aluminum/aluminium, lasering out the design and use the vinegar-salt sollution again. Unfortunately the paint seem to let go, I thought due to the vinegar. So I did a third experiment, more detail and use a water-and-salt sollution Wow TCCW, your etching work looks wonderful! I applaud you (I doubt that I could do that, certainly not as good as you've demonstrated ). I can't wait to see your sabers after you've etched them! Point!
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2020, 08:08:21 AM » |
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Thanks Dutchman,
It really was my first try. Most difficult thing is making the pattern. I might try painting a piece of aluminium and then remove some paint by hand to create a pattern and etch that.
But the etching on it's own as a skill, is really just rubbing aluminium with a cotton-stick-thingie, soaked in vineger and salt, hooked up to a 9v battery.
Glad you like it.
I'm hoping to improve this skill so I can do an actual hilt.
Just try it Finlay, especially for you, it should be an easy skill to learn.
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2020, 02:21:33 AM » |
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I used a similar technique on my 'Tre'nala'dor's Heart' custom Consular I used electrical tape for my masking
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2020, 06:38:36 AM » |
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I used a similar technique on my 'Tre'nala'dor's Heart' custom Consular I used electrical tape for my masking
Had to look your saber up. Tre'nala'dor's Heart is a black saber isn't she? Can the black anodized aluminium be etched as well? In the same manner?
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« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2020, 01:59:55 PM » |
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Good stuff, TCCW! Points incoming for this
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« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2020, 03:38:18 PM » |
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thank you
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« Reply #8 on: April 13, 2020, 02:59:20 AM » |
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Had to look your saber up. Tre'nala'dor's Heart is a black saber isn't she? Can the black anodized aluminium be etched as well? In the same manner?
Not sure if you can etch through the black. I only worked on the shroud for it. Did do some sanding on the black, but no etch
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« Reply #9 on: April 13, 2020, 05:10:24 AM » |
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Thanks Dutchman,
It really was my first try. Most difficult thing is making the pattern. I might try painting a piece of aluminium and then remove some paint by hand to create a pattern and etch that.
But the etching on it's own as a skill, is really just rubbing aluminium with a cotton-stick-thingie, soaked in vineger and salt, hooked up to a 9v battery.
Glad you like it.
I'm hoping to improve this skill so I can do an actual hilt.
Just try it Finlay, especially for you, it should be an easy skill to learn.
Wow for your first try your effort looks fantastic! I'd love to see what you develop further especially as you gain more familiarity and confidence Keep up the great work!
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« Reply #10 on: April 13, 2020, 11:11:55 AM » |
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thank you
You're welcome! I want to give it a try now Not sure if you can etch through the black. I only worked on the shroud for it. Did do some sanding on the black, but no etch
That's a good question, one can always sand the black down to silver to etch Wow for your first try your effort looks fantastic! I'd love to see what you develop further especially as you gain more familiarity and confidence Keep up the great work! Agreed, I also look forward to seeing how your skills develop with etching, TCCW!
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« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2020, 04:19:56 AM » |
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« Reply #12 on: April 20, 2020, 06:14:38 AM » |
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It's beautiful. What's that stuff on the blue sheet? Looks like a nice way to transfer a picture.
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« Reply #13 on: April 21, 2020, 10:39:33 AM » |
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It's beautiful. What's that stuff on the blue sheet? Looks like a nice way to transfer a picture.
Can't remember the name off the top of my head. But yeah basically a transfer thing. You use it in a printer (not laser printer) then great it up to transfer to the metal. Did it in the oven. Found all the info on YouTube after a few searches. Sent from my HD1905 using Tapatalk
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« Reply #14 on: April 21, 2020, 11:20:29 AM » |
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Thnx, will do a internetsearch in the near future
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