ITS™ Image Transfer Solution

[hkmouse]

Has anyone used the ITS Image Transfer Solution as a resist for etching? Does it work? Thanks!

[Polly]

That's an intriguing idea. I haven't tried it. You do have to heat-set ITS, so it would add some extra time, plus could only be used as a resist for items that can safely be baked. I believe it is @ 325F, but will have to double-check.

[notatriplet]

What are you etching--metal, glass?

I don't think Image Transfer Solution (ITS) would be my product of choice for etching; the ITS process involves coating the entire surface of the item you are applying the image to--it does not go on like a stenciled pattern which is what you need for most etching projects.

For etching metal, I just use a Sharpie pen to draw designs, or StazOn ink pad to apply a rubber-stamp pattern.  The ink will protect the area of the metal from the chemical etching solution and leave those parts raised.  The book "Semiprecious Salvage has good instructions on this process.



https://shop.rings-things.com/cart/pc/Book-Semiprecious-Salvage-Creating-Found-Art-Jewelry-497p22251.htm

http://shop.rings-things.com/cart/pc/Sharpie-Extra-Fine-Point-Black-2088p18104.htm

http://shop.rings-things.com/cart/pc/Ink-Pad-StazOn-Jet-Black-3577p26408.htm

If you are etching glass, you can apply clear contact paper to the surface of your item and cut your design with a hobby knife.  The portion covered by the contact paper will not etch.  Then apply a chemical etching solution, per the manufacturer's instructions (or sandblast the piece).

https://shop.rings-things.com/cart/pc/Tool-Hobby-Knife-2009p17590.htm

https://shop.rings-things.com/cart/pc/etchall-4-fl-oz-1989p18307.htm

[hkmouse]

Etching metal. I've used Sharpies, stamp pad ink, nail polish, sugarlift, rubber cement, and Press n' Peel Blue, but was wondering if this product could be used in a similar way for different effects. Thanks for your help!