Beginner Series: Etching - Finishing the Piece

Many of my pieces begin with a beautifully etched design. Over the years I have found what works best for me and thought I would share my process with you. This video focuses on finishing up the piece I created in my previous Etching Series Refer to my video at    • Beginner Series:  Etching - Applying a Ton...   to see just how I apply the resist and    • Beginner Series: Etching - Using Ferric Ni...   to etch using Ferric Nitrate.

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MATERIALS NEEDED:
etched design on sterling silver
6g sterling silver half round wire

TOOLS/PRODUCTS USED:
Jeweler's Saw: https://amzn.to/3iPNkKe
Jeweler's Saw Blades (I used 1/0)
Various files (I used #2 and #4 ring file and needle files)
#2 Swiss Ring File: https://amzn.to/3iUuPV6
#4 Swiss Ring File: https://amzn.to/3osCXwW
Bench Pin: https://amzn.to/3pvLe4Q
Varying grits of wet/dry sandpaper:
Third Hand: https://amzn.to/2MwAILI
Soldering Pick: https://amzn.to/3cfVABM
Torch (handheld butane torch works fine): https://amzn.to/3iTgOHd
Solder (I used easy solder)
Flux (I use Handy Flux): https://amzn.to/3prsbs3
Barrier Flux to prevent Firescale (Recommended but not required. Recipe below)
Cross Lock Tweezers: https://amzn.to/2Me2Bsd
Compressed Charcoal Block: https://amzn.to/3adMXoI
Heat-proof surface: https://amzn.to/2MdDmpU
Copper Tongs: https://amzn.to/3cloosH
Pickle Pot and Pickle Solution (Recipe I use below)
JoolTool with Scotch Brite wheel (optional): https://amzn.to/39m8FHU
Nitrile Gloves: https://amzn.to/3addYc3
Ultrasonic Cleaner (optional): https://amzn.to/3t1Dycq
Ammonia Solution (Recipe below)
Jeweler's Soft Brass Brush: https://amzn.to/3tcA870
Midas Black Max (https://www.riogrande.com/product/mid...) or Liver of Sulphur (https://amzn.to/36izAmh)
Cotton Swabs
Containers for water
Baking Soda
Silicone Polishing Wheel for Flex Shaft (optional): https://www.riogrande.com/product/eve...
Flex Shaft (optional):https://amzn.to/39mtK50
Buffing wheel for Flex Shaft (optional): https://amzn.to/3sXT3SZ
Zam Polishing Compound (optional): https://www.riogrande.com/product/zam...

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RESOURCES:
https://www.amazon.com/
https://www.riogrande.com
https://jooltool.com/

AMMONIA CLEANING SOLUTION RECIPE:
2 cups water
2 tbsp. ammonia
1 tbsp. Dawn original dish washing liquid

Mix all ingredients together and store in a tight container. Best if used warm.

PICKLE SOLUTION RECIPE:
6 tbsp PH Down (found in pool section of Big Box Stores or Pool Supply Store)
3 cups Distilled Water

This solution works best heated and most simply use a Crock Pot to keep it warm. Add the water first and then add the PH Down Crystals. Stir until dissolved. You can simply add more distilled water as the solution evaporates.

BARRIER FLUX RECIPE:
Denatures Alcohol
Boric Acid

Follow these instructions for mixing/using: https://www.riogrande.com/article?nam...