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.

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

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

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!"

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.

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.!

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Another great episode! The chai tea joke was hilarious

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

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.

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!

I love you CRAFTMAN I could listen to your voice and accent allllll night long!!!

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

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 👍

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

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

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

This video offers so dang much: Talent Knowledge Comedy Entertainment ..hats off & Thank You!!

Your videos are my Tai Chi! 💕

Someone accidentally hit dislike, because how could anyone not like you. Thanks for the cool tips. The tape t handle, the tape hold for dip, the two part etch that I can make myself........ so much cool. TY

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! 🥰

Ohhhh yeahhhh....etchin' groovy grooves with some chai tea...!!

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

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.

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

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!

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!

Damm, listing to this makes me want to serve myself a drink and chillout while I learn.. This is great!!!

Yaaay! I have been wanting to make some belt buckles and this is perfect for what I'm looking for.

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

I just love listening to your voice Crafsman. Though I could not get this out of my head anymore: Lemonator 2 : Juicement Day ... I am already sorry.

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

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!!!!!

i like the way the little splotchy dots look

Bro that etching song was fire! Love the ending.

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.

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!!! 👍👊

why did I just find this channel now?! this is gold!

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 :)

Congratulations you forced me to comment, I really enjoyed watching every minute, your comentary made the video.

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'!

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.

Lucky me I switched to a laser printer a few months ago... Press'n'peel: order confirmed. Thanks, CrafsMan!

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

I think I found my fav crafting chanel. that voice is smoooooth!

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.

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

This guys voice is so calming makes me feel like i can make a mistake and shrug it off and say “thats all right baby sometimes you make a mistake but you can just redo it” in crafman voice lol love your videos man

Thank you for being you Crafsman! Much love

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

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

Hey Craftman, thank you for mellowing me out... much needed thank you very much. After watching your video and showing me how to etch...I'm going to to do a metal faced guitar like a Zemaitis with 1/8" aluminum sheet. I guess the most important thing is to map out the graphics and remember that everything has to be backward. I will practice on smaller pieces before I attempt to do the real project. Thank you, and have a great everything. I love tea too, I sell wine & liquor, but don't drink. Tea is where it's at!

the metallurgist in me is doing happy dance! This is great!

The Bob Ross of crafting

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.

What a great way to start out the week.

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

The way he talks just reminds me of Bob Ross so much. Just the person we needed. ❤️

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

I hope crafsmama had a good mother's day!

CM, I could listen to your voice all day. Thank you. //ji

Great video my brother! It's like I was listening to Bob Ross but on a greater level. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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

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

Grafsman you soo smooth and relaxing.

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

I stopped saying "and the creek don't rise", with all this rain the Okatoma keeps rising. LoL! Anyway, another great video good sir! Thank you.

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.

Crafman! Your puppet has so much personality.

Brilliant update to the original etching video. C:

Man first time on your channel, thank you. I be needin' to do sense on my knives and wow you good. I got to say your brother man is like the lord is whispering sweet Jazz in my ear. Thank you again maybe one day I can help you out.

Dude, First time watcher here… You are an excellent teacher. So interesting ❤ Thank you 😊

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 👌

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

I picked up the $30 scotch laminating machine off amazon & pulled the top off it for more room / visibility. Starting with passing the bare stainless sheet through a few times to heat it up, then passing the toner paper & stainless sheet through 10 - 15 times produces a perfect no effort transfer. Just wear cotton gloves or a have a rag as the piece will be hot while you keep passing it through the machine. Much easier than a heat gun or iron in my opinion

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

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

Best introduction ever. Thank you for steady craftin’.

How did I miss this one! Made my day to see another one of your videos

“I don’t know KARATE, but I know KA-RAZY!” -JB. I love you Crafsman. That Stormtrooper boom box illustration is DOPE.

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

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 wish I could like these videos more than once your content is so good Craftman.

I hope you keep making videos forever.

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!