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

**Emma Day Designer&Maker** · 25-09-2009, 03:36 PM

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

Emma

**MuranoSilver** · 25-09-2009, 04:09 PM

You could try enamel supply companies - I got mine from Vitrum Signum
nic x

**corryvreckan** · 25-09-2009, 04:13 PM

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.

**bustagasket** · 25-09-2009, 04:17 PM

Hi Emma welcome to the forums, i dont know anything about anything let alone etching to thats the sum total of my contribution

**lorraineflee** · 25-09-2009, 05:44 PM

Hi Emma, I can't tell you anything about etching - but, I can say Welcome to the Forum!

Lorraine

**MuranoSilver** · 25-09-2009, 10:38 PM

Oooh yes

to the forum from me too

**ps_bond** · 26-09-2009, 07:13 AM

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

**caroleallen** · 26-09-2009, 07:43 AM

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.

**Emma Day Designer&Maker** · 29-09-2009, 07:07 AM

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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