Extra NOTES and IDEAS: ALTERNATIVES TO PRESS-N-PEEL BLUE FOR THE "RESIST MASK": - Use a vinyl cutter (Cricut, Silhouette, etc.) - Paint the surface, then selectively cut/remove the paint (laser, for example). - Use existing stencils/stickers. NOTES: - As much as I tried to cover my bases, I think I STILL forgot to say "Press-N-Peel Blue is for LASER printers." Although I mentioned "toner", I want to stress that this process wouldn't work with inkjet printers. - I'm still using the same bottle of ferric chloride I've had for a few years. It has metal particle "sludge" in the bottom since I keep pouring leftover etchant back into the bottle. I will never throw that out, lest it end up in the ground. If I decide I have to dispose of it, I would mix baking soda to neutralize and then consider something like adding it into a concrete mix, taking particular care that the copper ions wind up going into the ground. Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

Every time I see a notification that the CrafsMan released a video I know that my day just got 100x better.

Press-n-peel blue (whooooyeahhh). My favorite part right there.

I really hope this guy is an art teacher. I suppose due to this channel, he IS one regardless.

I don't do tai chi, but I drink chai tea. pure gold! haha

The sound effects put me on the floor laughing every time. "C'mon!" "Ooooooh, yeah!"

Just had all of my wisdom teeth removed Thanks for making me feel better, Crafsman

My cat was sitting on my lap for this episode, figured I'd enrich her life by showing her some Crafsman. Every now and then I'd hold my phone down for her to watch and ask if she was getting the info... Well, she just kinda blinked at me, but I think that's a yes.!

Any day with TheCrafsMan is a good day! "Be careful with this mess right there." - Words to live by.

I was having a bad day, Then the Crafsman uploaded a video. All my worries and Stress disappeared for fifteen minutes, thank you, Sir. "Ya, Heard.." You gotta have ties to New Orleans!

I was having a really hard day today. I received some sad news today. Seeing Crafsman in my notification box was the medicine I needed. Crafsman always makes my world a happy, steady place to be. Thank you Crafsman for being you. I love you and your crafsfamily.

I use ferric chloride to make Printed Circuit boards, and can add a few tips: 1) Heat up the etchant to about 80 C (176-180 degrees Fahrenheit) and it will etch quickly 2) keeping the etchant moving speeds things too 3) Spray Paint makes a great etch resist. Just remove the paint (scrape it off) in the areas you want to etch. If your makerspace has a laser, use that to remove the paint!

That first cassette one that turned out splotchy, I loved it, hah "distressed" designs are fun sometimes.

My Craftin' College Correspondence Course continues (Whew! What alliteration). This is so informative and well done all around. I couldn't help but smile my way through the entire video. I can't wait to see that little Marshall half stack! Or is it a combo? No, it's a half stack!!! I LOVE ALL of THIS! Kudos!

I've used press and peel blue for over a decade, and I love it for PCBs, I never really thought about using it for decorative art, past putting my name on my boards with the circuits. I enjoy watching your videos for no other reason than learning new usage ideas for stuff I already have in stock.

Crafsman, I think this is one of the most well edited, produced videos you've ever made!

This was gorgeous. I always appreciate how thorough you are, and how you allow us to learn from your mistakes. You make me feel like I could make things too.

Another great episode! The chai tea joke was hilarious

Craftsman! I just stumbled upon you, I don’t know how I have lived this long without you. Pure joy, man. Thank You for doing your thing and sharing it with us.

I love this guy!!! He's like a hidden gem on youtube that you feel incredibly fortunate to find when you do. At least that was my experience. Now I can't get enough of these videos! Keep on craftin'!

Steady crafting is both a fountain of knowledge and a well of good feelings.

CrafsMan's computer situation has drastically improved since his early videos!

Thank you, CrafsMan, for being an ever calming presence in this rage-inducing game. I swear, no matter what I'm working on, I just let the videos roll 😌😌😌 My family thanks you, too.

Hey Crafsman! Never been this early before, so I just wanted to thank you for making these videos, you've inspired me to do more crafting and to have a more positive existence on this chill space rock we call home.

Always makes me smile watching your videos. Thank you ! Good for the soul Craftsman.

The Bob Ross of crafting

You rock dude. Thank you for your videos. My daughter and I are always doing something new because of craftsman can do it we can! As a parent I appreciate your attention to safety.

I love how you make things accessible to all of us. Keep the awesome ideas coming!

Thank you for being you Crafsman! Much love

You make everything in your videos so approachable. Thank you, Crafsman.

I just love you craftsman. I can fall asleep to you talking as well as smile constantly because of your voice while learning...and you're funny! 🥰

Man life would be next level if every diy tutorial had this much editing finesse and buttery smoothness. Great vid man, loving it

Learned how to etch and got another dad joke under my belt. Time for a Chai tea.

Thank you Craftsman! This video is just what I was looking for! Btw I somehow figured out how to transfer an image onto metal using regular paper. For those who struggle: use an image printed on regular paper, press it against the metal picture down, apply some acetone. Make sure you don't move the picture. Wait for a minute and repeat. Then using water and cotton buds gently scratch off all the paper. The image should stay on the metal. I did it and it worked for me 👍

Thank you very much Crafman! Using the hot air gun is so much better than a laminator or iron. I have struggled to get my toner to stick but your method is the only one that has worked for me. Made my first etch today and it turned out beautifully. You’ve made me very happy.

I have been hand sharpenin’ my wood working tools for so long on wet sand paper...I never thought to do the T handle for my scrapers. My mind is blown. Thank you Crafsman. Savin’ my fingers. You da best.

I love this channel SO MUCH! It's not just funny but super informative and the wonderful range of topics means I've learned about crafts that I've never even thought about! Thank you and keep up the good work!!!

Love it Crafsman! So glad you decided to take your time and make even better videos

Best introduction ever. Thank you for steady craftin’.

Im torn! Its 11:40pm here, I have work in the AM so should be sleeping but I cant resist that steady craftin'!

Amazing! I can just watch another video while you are cutting, filing and sanding while drinking chai tea! Much love back to you! ❤️

Craft man shows us how to be creative and have fun with all kinds of crafting!

Thank you Crafsman...you are awsome, one does learn more here than in the University! If everyone had a professor like you the world would be a better place!

Just found this channel and I got to say I love the humorous yet informative way of teaching. Definitely going to be trying some etching

Whoweee! If I had the money I’d hire you to narrate my life. Smooth and silky voice my man, I had no idea what you said the first 30 seconds but after my ears adjusted I swear I can speak another language. You got a new sub brother!

There's nothing better for a Monday morning coffee break than a new CrafsMan video.

This is beyond awesome, you gave me some work to do for the rest of the month! Thanks Crafs!

i like the way the little splotchy dots look

i have a migrain and your voice is so soothing ❤️ thank you also i like how you said acetone... acetawn ✨

This. Made. My. DAY!!! Learning and giggling = the best way to remember ❤❤❤

THIS IS TOO AWESOME!!!! I just want to watch your videos!!!!!! It’s so calming!!!!!

You are one of the best humans. I really love they way you share all of the different ways you make things.

I absolutely love your videos. I think these etching videos are amazing. I never knew you could chemically etch metal. Thanks and keep up the great work! 😊

Love it all! Oh my! Soooo righteous! I could listen to this all day!

I love this guy, He keeps it simple. Great job, CrafsMan.

this is one of the best educational craft videos i've ever seen. voice as smooth as Bob Ross

Best tutorial on etching I've ever seen. Thanks!

Thank you so much for making a craft video again. These are my favourite type of videos you make. You always save me so much money and give me awesome ideas.

Your videos are my Tai Chi! 💕

Thank you KZfaq algorithm for showing me this wonderful channel! And thank you CrafsMan, you got yourself another subscriber!

I really need to give this a try. Been fascinated with all the cool stuff that can be made with metal etching. :)

I REALLY like your sound bits, "... oooo yeah!!" is so funny. I especially like that you keep mistakes in the video. It is important for a newby to see a mistake handled without beating yourself up and quitting. Your videos show people how to use materials to express themselves in artistic ways. Too many people have been harshly criticized, became self critical and stopped any attempts at art because they couldn't get it perfect enough and died with their art still inside them. Thanks for giving people the permission to make and correct an error by demonstrating that an error is not a character flaw. Have I mentioned that I really love your channel? I do.

You're an inspiration Crafsman! Please keep 'em coming. I will definitely try my hand at this etching caper.

I've just discovered your channel while searching for etching techniques, and I have to say, this is easily the BEST channel I've found in a very long time. Thank you so much CrafsMan! I'm about to give this a try after electro-etching didn't net the results I was after. Since that generates heat during the process, I found that vinyl from my Circuit wouldn't stay put and the liquid leeched under and ruined the design. I see in your notes that you suggest that it could work with this technique, so I'll give it a try.

What a great way to start out the week.

Oh man now I want to get back to etching again, thank you so much for reminding me of this wonderful technique! I loved making stamps and postcards with this method a lot

Let it be known that I would watch ANY and EVERY updated version of older Crafsman videos. Heck, I'd watch 1000 Crafsman DIY Photo Transfer videos! Can never get enough SteadyCraftin'!

This was the first time I saw one of your video's and I'm all the better for it. It was absolutely GENIUS!

I’m never, ever gonna etch anything, but that tape handle is a WINNER winner chicken dinner tip! Thanks so much, Crafsman! Luv ya’ for sure!

I grew up (relatively) near New Orleans so this way of speaking reminds me a lot of the Cajun Night Before Christmas.

Thanks CrafsMan, this was very relaxing and informative. Definitely gonna start dabbling in metal etching this summer!

I liked your clever tai chi/chai tea joke. And, these etchings are cool!

Amazing! It's like a trippy, crafty, ASMR!

You are really terrific, Craftsman. Thanks for all the knowledge!

Well great papa Craftsman 😮 just when I thought after years of learning and collecting supplies and that my two story five bedroom home is now just a huge studio in every room. So being a mixed media artist I have each room set up for its own media . Anyways I was finally relieved and ready to shine by creating rather than purchasing and learning UNTIL I just had to go and watch this video, nice thing is I have everything needed other than the acid which I just placed a order for some on Amazon. This is so wonderful to have this option of another skill to mix in with the medias I do. Thank you 🙏 you have been so amazing and I have learned so much from you through out the years. You have a way of calming my nerves if I happen to be a little off with anxiety at the times before I start to watch one of your videos :)

You a talented dude Mr crafsman. I appreciate the effort you put into these projects.

Another awesome video !!! Everytime I see you have a new video I'm happier than a kid in a candy shop. Thank you for what you do !!

I just watched a bunch of these etchin' vidjas on KZfaq, and I can tell you right now: THIS ONE IS THE BEST BY AT LEAST 52 POINTS. All the info is here, and it's clear. No need to shop around.

This has great potential for my metal casting projects. I used to use salt water a cotton swab and a 12 Volt adapter to etch patterns/logos on the ingots and project I cast, this looks way better!!! Ordering Press-n-peel blue and ferric chloride after I place this comment, THANKS Crafsman!!! 👍👊

Bro that etching song was fire! Love the ending.

Thank you so much. This opens up a world of possibilities. Imagine going back over the low spots with embarrassing powder and polishing the high spots. My mind is racing.

I’ve always enjoyed etching metal. I’ve used vinyl tape for a mask as well. Metal work is just plain fun. You can use an air stone and air pump to keep your etching solution moving so sludge doesn’t build up in the etched areas. Good video man!

I laughed at the Montana State piece of metal being called a number 1.

I hope crafsmama had a good mother's day!

I've just found this while searching for glass etching......this man needs to record audio books 😀 Your voice is so relaxing 😌 great info too!

You are the Bob Ross of metal etching; I love it

That cassette tape wants to be a belt buckle... I can hear its whispers of desire.

This is my FIRST craftsman experience. Love it! I'll be back yeah come on! 🤓👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Your channel really be making me wanna get more into crafting and collecting figurines lol

Yay!!! A new video from “da Crafsman”! 🥰 all is right in my world!

This is the best and easiest I’ve seen. Thank you for being so entertaining.

Would like to believe I found this video by accident, but I think it was just meant to be. Loved this and am looking forward to watching more of your content!

So im over here just playing with my 3d printer, listening to crafting videos. and all the sudden i hear Cleveland's voice telling me about etching metal... I love it.

Haha your voice is hilarious, I already know about etching metal but I watched just to hear your voice🤣 just a brilliant change from the normal video tutorials out there… pure genius 👌

Another fantastic and inspiring video. Thanks Crafsman!

Great Stuff!!! Crafsman, Im so Happy to have found You!

This is awesome. I always thought I'd need a much more powerful laser engraver to do this and never even considered there was a chemical approach. Thanks for explaining the process, can't wait to come up with an excuse to try it out!

Just discovered Cajun Bob Ross bringing me projects from all over! Gonna keep watching these videos!

this is so fantastic. i love your approach on these videos!

Fantastic video as always, but I just want to note how I love that you leave in the birds singing in the background.