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    Question Where can i buy ETCHING supplies......?

    Hi everyone this is my first post... i've just started teaching a class of 18 people through a college program, but i have to supply pretty much all we need to sell onto the student and one student asked about etching.

    I cant find anywhere which would sell it. could anyone please recommend a supplier where i can buy the acid solution for etching onto silver?
    would be much appreciated

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    Last edited by Emma Day Designer&Maker; 25-09-2009 at 03:40 PM.

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    You could try enamel supply companies - I got mine from Vitrum Signum
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    Hi, I got nitric acid solution from Walsh's in Hatton garden. This was 59% NO3 so very dangerous stuff and would either be collection or specialist courier. I also got stop out solution from them I think. A rather nervous ride home on the train that day as I had a tub of pickle as well. As a scientist can I please urge you to make sure you have excellent PPE for teaching (don't mean to patronise) including appropriate ventilation as NO3 fumes as soon as you start pouring. Good luck.

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    Hi Emma welcome to the forums, i dont know anything about anything let alone etching to thats the sum total of my contribution
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    Hi Emma, I can't tell you anything about etching - but, I can say Welcome to the Forum!

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    Alternatively, as I've mentioned before, MegaUK do ferric nitrate now.

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    Hi and welcome. I think I got mine from Walsh's too. I've had it for years. I think I'd also say it's not something that should be carted around too much and may not be suitable for students.

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    Smile Thanks for the help......

    Thanks everyone for the replies and the hello's ill have look at all the places mentioned.... Caroleallen - yes the movement of the chemicals is not ideal - and as we only meet 2 hours a week it wont be possible. i did say to them i would look into it. is good to know even if i cant instruct them in class i can tell them about it and probably purchase it for my own use and pass on the teaching on line.


    Thanks again all


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