Hi Mendy and all,
Asking how some of the other dealers prep and etch meteorites is like
asking them to assist you in having a competitive edge over them. I
know your a sincere person and I would trust you with information but
it's hard to offer up advise while still in the business.
One item that all preppers should avoid is using tap water to process
meteorites as many city water supplies have chlorine in the water and
this can and will effect meteorites and even cause them to rust. I
think most everyone knows this but still will volinteer this info. Use
distill water instead.
Best!
--AL Mitterling
Mitterling Meteorites
Quoting Mendy Ouzillou <[email protected]>:
Hello all,
I realize many people ask basic etching advice on the list, but this
request is of a more advanced type. I also realize that etching is an
art form with many different styles and techniques that some may not
be willing to share publicly. So, feel free to respond to all, just
to me or not at all. :-)
If you wish to correspond with me alone but want the information to
remain confidential, please tell me so and I will not share it if
that is your wish.
I am using Nital and ferric chloride (FC) for my etching depending on
the effect I want. However, one thing I am having trouble achieving
is the bright etch that some of our European artisans are able to
achieve. I am polishing my surfaces to a very high gloss using a
buffing wheel before I etch. After, I wash them with dishwashing soap
to remove any oils and dry them thoroughly. FC does not provide a
bright etch, but Nital (10% solution) should and that is where I am
having trouble.
Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
Mendy Ouzillou
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