darksaber Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I did up some key chain fobs for my sister and one of my friends for their birthdays. I remember being told in my blacksmithing class that wrought iron would etch black in a damascus pattern. Well after a few hours of work both Friday and Saturday here are a few pics of the fobs, made using wrought iron and L6. As you can see the wrought iron didn't etch black but silver, I was a little disappointed, but still looks pretty neat. Both the girls loved them especially the wood grain appearance of the wrought iron. What type of steel would give me a black or dark gray when etched, this is for some decorative pieces like the below, so the carbon content doesn't matter to me? I want the couple I am making for Christmas to really stand out. Again thanx for the help and comments everybody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weldervaughn Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 I use 15n20, mixed with 52100, or 5160 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 Nice. Now take letter stamps and stamp their name on them. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksaber Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Their birthday party was last night, but might have to do that for Christmas. Thanks for the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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