Re: Ferric Chloride (FeCl3) Etch Mask?

Go a bit further from this point. You could transfer laser printed
pattern to your surface by transparency films easily. The ink works fine
as mask. This may give you a little better resolution and make your
design easier.

Chong

Clifford Hicks wrote:
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> Probably not what you are looking for, but a Sharpie pen works well,
> the kind that writes on metal or other smooth surfaces. If it's a big,
> simple design you can draw it by hand and the pen ink itself is a pretty
> good resist.
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> - Clifford
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>> Hello,
>> I'm hoping to etch patterns into/through copper, nickel, and/or aluminum
>> foils using an aqueous solution of FeCl3. I was wondering if anybody
>> has
>> any experience etching any metals with FeCl3, and which masks work for
>> this
>> process. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks,
>> Kevin
>> kcrabb@stanford.edu
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