Etching & Metalsmithing
Whether you want to learn to etch metal without acid, solder or make jewelry findings, we have the tutorial for you!
Etching Metal Without Acid
Learn the basics of how to etch base metals, from applying your design to metal, to making your own power source, to preparing your electrolyte - a salt water bath. This tutorial goes over it all in full detail with lots of images and detailed descriptions.
PNP Blue Design Transfer Tutorial for Metal Etching
Adding text or original artwork to your metal creations is a simple, easy process when using PNP Blue Transfer Film. In this PDF tutorial we go over all the steps and the materials you will need to create amazing, repeatable designs for etching.
Etching Silver Without Acid
If you are interested in a safe, effective way to etch silver without nitric acid, this video tutorial is for you. It goes over all the details of how to create your etching bath and your power supply for safe, simple silver etching.
Learn How to Solder and Make Jewelry Findings
This project based tutorial goes over the basics of simple soldering and how to make balled headpins and ear wires. If you have never soldered before, this is a super easy to follow basic tutorial with lots of images, details and a list of everything you need to get started on your soldering journey.