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archer · 7th November 2008, 12:44 AM

RSword, Your comments caused me try again with ferric chloride that produced the circles you mentioned everywhere, I was pleased to see that when i applied baking soda paste the circles went away. I next tried phosphoric that brought a better definition and round spots lightly appearing in the fine crystal area. I have stopped for now on this one and will perhaps try again after i've learned more. Any suggestions on better technique or other things that might be productive.

Steve

7th November 2008, 12:44 AM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	more etching attempts RSword, Your comments caused me try again with ferric chloride that produced the circles you mentioned everywhere, I was pleased to see that when i applied baking soda paste the circles went away. I next tried phosphoric that brought a better definition and round spots lightly appearing in the fine crystal area. I have stopped for now on this one and will perhaps try again after i've learned more. Any suggestions on better technique or other things that might be productive. Steve Attached Images