I've been busy etching metal in ferric chloride and then creating gemstone and pearl necklaces.
Etching metal is a very simple process:
1. Draw design in permanent marker on metal.
2. Suspend metal in a shallow bath of ferric chloride, (follow all directions on the bottle when working with chemicals).
3. Clean metal and neutralize ferric chloride with baking soda.
4. Sand & file metal.
5. Drill and attach a soldered jump ring.
6. String chain or beaded necklace through jump ring.
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