Thread: Silhouette cutting machine to make blade etching?

I use a method similar to Theseus, nail varnish(polish) an area bigger than what you want to etch. Get a big 9v lantern battery and some wire and alligater clips. Attatch the positive terminal to the steel and the negative to a piece of cotton wool(cotton balls) soaked in salt water(not dripping wet, give it a gentle squeeze first to get rid of excess water). Scratch your pattern in the varnish down to metal then gently dab the wet cotton wool on the scratched surface. Voila! Etched steel...



I just did this the other day as it has buffalo horn scales, hope this helps! Always good to have a play before you go to town on your actual piece.