So, after e-discussions with a fellow enamalist, I decided to order some Ferric Nitrate for etching silver. I did buy two small containers yesterday to be used with silver. I don't need to go as large as I do for my copper etching since I very much doubt I'll be etching the quantities that I tend to do in copper. I standardly use a large quantity of etching solution for my copper and usually am etching up to 20 good sized pieces at a time. But, I figure since I'll be etching silver for my trees project, I should probably design at least one other piece to go into the etchant also. So, I'm going to design a cuff bracelet to get etched also.
Yesterday I set up my new photography lights. What fun! They are awesome. They aren't making the shades super hot, they have long life full spectrum bulbs, and I get great lighting. I should probably get some new scatter sheets because the ones that I own are small for the diffuser that I use for my products. I also want to look into some different lighting and positioning for my items. But for a first time, I'm happy. I'm posting one of my "Peter Rabbit in Hieroglyphics" etchings that I did two-three years ago. This piece was etched on 20 gague copper, hand painted, and then protected with clear epoxy. It was a very intense project, but a lot of fun.
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