messing about with HDR
We went to the modern art gallery today; heading to the Dean Gallery tomorrow for the photography exhibition. I took some pics of the earthwork/pond sculpture in front of it and messed about with them…
July 2008
Etching, dear?
Right, time for an etching update. The Senior Etching Technician at Edinburgh Printmakers has sent me an extremely informative email on his techniques and recipes; interestingly they are using the Bor…
Wickerman pics
Phew we're feeling more recovered, so here are some pics, blog later: All taken with a 30 quid 2-focus-setting on-sale-discontinued 5MP digital camera from Tescos, now known as "the wee blue beastie".
Etching Chemicals
I've been having a happy afternoon researching chemical suppliers. The two solutions I've decided to target are the Edinburgh Etch and the etching solutions using Copper Sulphate. There is lots of inf…
Party pics!
The evening's etching update
Cooool, while I was browsing the web looking for metal plate suppliers last night, I found these guys, Edinburgh Printmakers Studio. They say they would be happy to sell small quantities of supplies t…
Etching research
So, an evening's research on the portable difference engine later :) It seems Copper Sulphate is the best option, as it is reasonably non-toxic, easily obtainable, and doesn't generate toxic vapour du…
Thin brass plate
Hmmm, anyone know where I can get thin brass plate in edinburgh (or copper)? I've just been reading about electrolytic etching and I want to play! I remember trying electroplating things with my chemi…