I've lately delved into etching, both boards and boxes.
Am absolutely loving it ;D
Cave Dweller 1
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/guitarmageddon9/IMG_8124.jpg)
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/guitarmageddon9/IMG_8130.jpg)
Darkside
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/guitarmageddon9/IMG_8033.jpg)
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/guitarmageddon9/IMG_8024.jpg)
Cup Cake
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/guitarmageddon9/IMG_8084.jpg)
(http://i1122.photobucket.com/albums/l524/guitarmageddon9/IMG_8087.jpg)
Those turned out really cool, especially the darkside. I've been etching my own boards for a while, this makes me want to do an etched enclosure on my next build.
I like your finishes also! They have a neat 'gritiness' to them, and being imperfect lends a particular class to them I really like.
Jacob
All very cool. I especially like the CupCake!!! :D
Man, those rock! Both inside and out, looking awesome! Wish I had more time/funds/abilities and a proper workspace.... Very, very cool!
Paul
I really dig the grittiness as well. They look super cool. Good job getting going on etching, I myself am too scared to get into it. One day hopefully.
Rad Builds!
Sweet etchings.
I like the design of the Cupcake best too.
cupcake is my fave as well. good work!
Love the 50 Foot Woman etch! 8)
Really Great! Nice etches!
Love the Grimey Dirty looks they all have. :)
But I'm a sucker for etched enclosures! ::)
These are all so cool looking! Really!
Very inspiring. Rough and raw.
How do u do this? "Enclosure etching"? Is there a tutorial/youtube vid somewhere?
Cheers
Rough indeed, but I'm gradually getting better at it. ;D
It takes a lot of trial and error.
I'm using toner ironed from photo paper and home brew acid made from Hydogenperoxide & Hyrochloric acid. I boost it a little by etching some copper clad in there first.
A dude called Fernando (aka Slade), who's in a league of his own, did a tutorial you can view HERE (http://www.diystompboxes.com/smfforum/index.php?topic=80962.0).
Quote from: Guitarmageddon on May 23, 2012, 01:34:19 AM
Rough indeed, but I'm gradually getting better at it. ;D
Just to avoid any misunderstanding (even if i guess its clear...); I absolutely meant "rough" in a very positive way:) ...
Thanx for the link. I will look it up. Not sure i will practice this technique on my soon-to-come-projects, but it looks so cool, i just have to try it some time:). Maybe i will also evolve into boardetching too ... time will tell.
Cheers!
Damn... really nice! Cool designs and nice etching! Definitely "rough" in a good way! :)