IssyAm98 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I have a question now. If you etch a damascus steel blade then put it trough hot bluing will the etching still remain visible at the vary least when looking closely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 there are numerous things you may be aiming for when you etch , contrast depth of etch and an element of "matting" from acidic action. I dont hot blue stuff but do do very similar stuff with coffee and tea (hot) and prefer the results I get after a deep etch. etch first in vinegar to get depth , then ferric cor some kind of conteast and a little more depth and the the boiling tea/coffee for deep darkening a light pass over with 6000 grit to clean up the high spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I sometimes use a "surgical black" novaculite stone to go over a blade after etching and colouring to bring up the Ni layers brighter. I use it with WD-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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