Metal etching dates back to as early as the 15th Century when it was used in Europe to decorate armor and weaponry as well as cups and plates. Today it has many applications, and not just in terms of artistry and décor. It is used in the production of circuit boards and semiconductor fabrication; and in the aerospace industry, it is used to Continue reading
I would not consider myself a photographer by any means. While I like to take numerous pictures from time to time, the results are no amazing. They remain good enough for me, but I definitely will not be winning any awards for them. My mom took a class on photography in college and still loves telling stories about her hours developing the photos Continue reading
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Perhaps the most productive way of etching metals it through photo etching. In many ways it is similar to chemical etching, but there are some major differences in the process. This is mainly how the coating applied to the metal is formed into the correct pattern. Both are good alternatives to mechanical etching, and both have Continue reading