where can i find this?

**reikiangel** · 30-07-2009, 09:08 PM

Hi there
Im looking for PNP blue acetate paper ..... i think thats what its called!
Its for transferring an image onto silver before i enamel

xx

**ps_bond** · 30-07-2009, 09:22 PM

Is that Press'n'Peel blue? Toner transfer paper? I think Maplin sell it amongst others in the UK - it's used for hobbyist PCB prototyping.

Is that being used as an etch resist for cloisonne?

**MuranoSilver** · 30-07-2009, 09:27 PM

I found a few for you Cibs.co.uk
Plus there are more on Ebay if you search under "press n peel"
Maplins PressnPeel
Nic x

**reikiangel** · 30-07-2009, 09:31 PM

I love this site!!! u lot are fab! thankyou xxxx

**MuranoSilver** · 30-07-2009, 09:35 PM

Here is a whole section on the Art Jeweller forums on using Press n Peel
http://cs.artjewelrymag.com/artcs/forums/t/7563.aspx
(including fixing common problems and various folks learning curves)
Nic x

**reikiangel** · 30-07-2009, 09:48 PM

Nicola
Thankyou so much for your help today, i really appreciate it xxx

**MuranoSilver** · 30-07-2009, 09:50 PM

You're welcome

Nic x

**Solunar Silver Studio** · 31-07-2009, 06:14 AM

Just wondering Nic, do you know if etching works with pmc, or is it too absorbant/porous...not that I have anything in mind...yet....!! Just musing! I want to add it to the 'data bank'!!

Congrats on your 'promotion' to the hierarchy by the way!!

barbara

**ps_bond** · 31-07-2009, 08:15 AM

Given the porosity, could you be certain you'd neutralised the etchant adequately?

**MuranoSilver** · 31-07-2009, 10:01 AM

Lol -
Yes, Etching would work with PMC but you'd have to neutralise the solution by boiling it after.
E.G. When I pickle earrings, I then use a bicarb solution to neutralise afterwards....
There are far easier ways to get pattern onto PMC though (it's one of it's benefits). You can do water etching,
you use a resist then gently wipe a damp sponge repeatedly over the piece. This removes layers of clay anywhere
you haven't protected. It leaves a beautiful soft etched surface.
The technique is covered excellently in the PMC Technic: A Collection of Techniques for Precious Metal Clay (9781929565214) by Tim McCreight.

Another option is Photo Polymer plates (which is how I did my Thoth pendant)
Once the plate has been made you can reuse it over and over again

Enamelling on Metal Clay: Innovative Jewelry Projects by Pam East is a superb starting point for enamellers new to PMC/Art Clay Silver.
It details various ways to achieve a suitable place to put your enamels.

Another option is to just cut designs through PMC and pop another layer on.
Here's a Tutorial I wrote on my PMC Tips blog on making layered pendants for resin or enamel.

Hope that helps
Nic xx