Matt, thanks for your input about the markers. I've heard that as well about the red markers but didn't bother trying since my black Sharpie went so badly. My etches using it had pretty much zero depth to them; just a bit of a shadow where the marker had been. Maybe it will go better once I dilute m...

Jamie, thanks for the info. I think I'll try diluting the ferric chloride like you do. Maybe it's just too strong for the resists right now.

And I'll try fingernail polish... when my wife is gone.

Thanks again for your time, Jamie. Lots more experimenting to do here.

Andrew

Thanks for the response James. No I haven't tried a paint like that. Do you have a particular type or brand that works well for you? Do you mean a primer like Rustoleum? Thanks again James.

Andrew

Thanks for responding Jamie. I've been using the ferric chloride that you can buy at Radio Shack and have not been diluting it. Is this the strength you are then diluting 4:1? Could you tell me what you use for a resist? I've been really pulling my hair out with that. I need something I can paint on...

Hello everyone. What a terrific site this is, and what beautiful work you guys do here. I am not myself an armourer but have a question that I'm hoping one of you talented folks can help me with. I'm making some handsaws and would like to etch some decorations on the sawplate that is reminiscent of ...