Quickstartguide:Etching

Preparing the copper plate

The copper plate can be bought from the Metal Workshop
tip: Instead of copper plate you can use any material that you can scratch on (for example juice cardboard box)

1. Bevel the corners of the copper plate


2. Polish the plate with Brasso and a cloth
tip: pay special attention to the corners

3. Degrease the plate with Ketjap Manis (Fermented Soja)
spread the Ketjap on the plate and using the soft side of a sponge
disclaimer: do not clean the sponge with water

4. Wash the plate with water and dry it with a clean cloth and put it in the oven for 10 minutes to dry completely

5. Cover the plate with a thin layer of Pledge (mixed with ink to make the wax not transparent) and leave it to dry

Transferring your design

1. Draw on top of the wax by scratching it lightly
disclaimer: everything you scratch on the plate will be mirrored after printing

2. Attach a long stripe of clear tape to the back of the plate

3. Put the plate in the Etching Bath
tip: use the long strip of clear tape to prevent your plate of sinking in the etching bath

4. Rinse your plate with water and remove the tape

5. Put the plate in a Dasty bath for 10 minutes

6. Rinse the plate with water and let it dry completely

Printing

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