Problems with etching wootz

archer · 4th June 2013, 12:22 AM

Hi, A second etching victim this one is again low contrast. Etching produced the blackish areas probably where this extremely thin blade was tempered for strength. This is second or third etch per each side. At first it came out very crystalline looking. I cheated and besides the polishing compound used the well worn 1500 and 2500 sand paper used initially to polish the rusty blade. Go slow without to much pressure. You might give us some photos, good luck. Steve

Any future etching will be with a more diluted etch.

4th June 2013, 12:22 AM	#1
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Another etch in progress Hi, A second etching victim this one is again low contrast. Etching produced the blackish areas probably where this extremely thin blade was tempered for strength. This is second or third etch per each side. At first it came out very crystalline looking. I cheated and besides the polishing compound used the well worn 1500 and 2500 sand paper used initially to polish the rusty blade. Go slow without to much pressure. You might give us some photos, good luck. Steve Any future etching will be with a more diluted etch. Attached Images