Transferring etched designs

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A computer graphics program allows the easy transfer of etchings onto gold or silver. Materials to be used include a press 'n' peel acetate and a ferric chloride as mordant solution. Clear overhead transparency sheets are used for easy control and manipulation of images.

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Low-tech metal etching

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Copper, brass, or any other metal can be etched with intricate designs without the conventional process of overlay soldering, sawing, filing, and engraving. The process depends two factors namely, mordant and resist, to create the etched metal.

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Tufa casting

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Directions for making a tufa casting for jewelry design are presented. The project is considered advanced and requires tufa and casting materials.

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