Silhouette Cameo craft Metal Etching with cut vinyl stencils

[@micallef87]

First etching video I’ve seen using a better charger rather than a battery! Nice job 👍🏼

[@tardster]

I have to say thank you, I tried this and it works great. Saved me a ton of $$$ on my makers mark by doing this...

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Awesome glad it helped

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

Dude, thanks. I never knew etching could be done so simply. I must try now. I use the cameo machine for paint stencils quite often and sometimes for sand blasting rock stencils so this is right up my alley.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Best of luck and please send photo of your finished project

[@forestmorris2996]

Another good job! Thanks for sharing!

[@54Mizery]

I answered my own question. I tested it on some stainless steel, (RW-34 Damasteel) and it etched well. Pad negative etched deep but not very dark so I changed the polarity and it went black.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I use white vinegar mixed with salt as electrolyte solution when etching stainless

[@54Mizery]

@@DIYeasycrafts Thanks I will have to try that.

[@ericlee1624]

Great video. I've been in the vinyl industry for a long time now, one trick I'd recommend for when you are burnishing it onto transfer film is to use either a rubber squeegee or even just a plastic card. it generally gives a good seal after just a few passes with light pressure. I'm just about to dabble in some knifemaking, so I've been enjoying your videos, thanks for the tips.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you will have to give it a try

[@thomshere]

What a GREAT video! Thanks for doing this!

[@JoesAutoElectric]

Your videos are fantastic.. I am planning to purchase one of these machines.

[@2ride_along]

Does the metal blade corrodes overtime ? I mean, is that harmful for the blade? does the blade loses strength as well?

[@NanaNan1]

I’ve been etching metal stainless, copper, brass, & silver using different solutions, ferric nitrate for silver, copper sulfate + salt for stainless etc.. I have a 12 volt battery and just ordered the cameo to use with metal clay and other projects.. I’ve seen the electro etching before but this was the best tutorial seeing the set-up, procedure etc... I’ve held back because it makes me a bit a nervous but thanks to this video I will give it a try. Are there specific ratios of salt to water depending on metal? Any safety tips.? Thanks so much Nan

[@WisdomCalls]

What type of adhesive vinyl do you use?

[@craftymenagerie6191]

Does this work with Aluminum?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Unfortunately no

[@stephss]

Super inspiring...thank you!!

[@stephaniebaze6906]

I love that you showed everyone how to use a die cutting machine to make stencils for etching! However, you never went over the settings for you batter charger nor did you go over the chemicals you were using to complete the etch. I did try the links to see if the information could be found there with no luck. I am interested in using this technique to mark business tools if you could please get with me that would be great.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I use a 12 volt car battery charger set at 2 amps. For high carbon steel I use salt water as the electrolyte solution. For stainless I mix white vinegar with salt.

[@ayubsrana]

This guy will make it big some day

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I can only hope LOL

[@faridemanrique]

Awesome piece of art!

[@REAPERCAW]

You just blew my mind!!!!!

[@kinsmade--wherecraftsarefa7830]

Is this how metal nail art plates are made? Do you have a safety video like this? I want to try this and i have a jump box and access to a plotter/cricut but am terrified to use it and get shocked!

[@marciabb7684]

Thank you so much for the video. I have never used a cameo machine and have previously used a chemical and marker to etch on copper. I am just starting to shop for a vinyl cutter so I can make more detailed etchings. Will the salt water method work on copper? I have a car battery charger. Can I use that and salt water? Thank you in advance.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thanks for the feedback. Electro etching will work with steel but not for brass or copper.

[@dustinhollis]

@@DIYeasycrafts But you can use this technique for chemical etching.

[@SpeedysWoodshop]

Great video!! I learned a lot.

[@benhibberd6907]

If you build a wall with play doh or clay around object and fill with water it gives a more even efect

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Thank you will give it a try

[@laneimages]

Greta video, will this technique work with most medals, steel : copper and brass?

[@wendywhales2310]

Beautiful,Well Done.

[@maybaby001]

This may seem silly, but does the positive end of the battery charger have to be attached to a metal portion of the work area?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

No silly questions. Yes and be careful never to touch both ends

[@RainorShine1]

Oh I want the sea turtle, love them.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

That can always be arranged LOL. Check out this Sea Turtle themed chef knife I made. bergknifemaking.com/collections/frontpage/products/nautical-themed-chef-knife

[@najeyrifai293]

Does anyone know which is better between using Ferric Chloride, and using this method?

[@54Mizery]

Does it etch on stainless steel?

[@Ubongo100]

Yes. I etch with 6v 1-2 A on stainless steel with no problem :)

[@Ivan-hj1kd]

Thanks...Do you know if the vinyl holds up to ferric chloride if i was to dip instead of burning ?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

That I do not know. Have never acid etched. Sorry

[@DIYeasycrafts]

What do you use to mask current etchings in the acid?

[@stephaniesummers7452]

I have and it works beautifully. That is why I wanted a Silhouette!..better etching of silhouetts onto sterling or copper

[@Ivan-hj1kd]

Thank you Stephanie...I will buy one.

[@katibee5067]

This is old but you can use spray paint, I have considered printing in reverse and then spray painting the resist and then acid etching. It does seem pretty fiddly though. @@DIYeasycrafts

[@bearwolf7250]

Hello, what software do you use? Is it supplied with the cutter as a pack?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes came with the cutter. I also use corel draw for some of the art

[@bearwolf7250]

@@DIYeasycrafts Many thanks. Have a good day 😊

[@LJR.YouTube]

Very interesting

[@poweredbyestrogen1166]

Thank you, I love the video. But I have to ask is there another way to do etching besides having to buy that expensive printer and stencil material? My little shop is already jammed packed and I really can not afford to pick about yet another machine. I am extremely interested in adding this to my metal fabrication skill set, but I just do not want to invest in another device.

[@benhibberd6907]

The Productive Procrastinator yes if you get electrical tape you can cut a stencils with a knife

[@poweredbyestrogen1166]

Thank you, I ended up finding out about that route later on, on the same night that I saw this video. :) I'm using that for now, until I can afford to pick up a machine like this and can make some more space....somehow.

[@dustinhollis]

@@poweredbyestrogen1166 I guarantee you can find someone in your town to make some stencils for you. There are a lot of crafters about. Post on FB. If you provide the art files it will be a cinch!

[@poweredbyestrogen1166]

@@dustinhollis Thanks, but I already tried that route. I did find someone but they were a few states away. :( Thank you for the suggestion though.

[@Defenderzebra]

How many times can you use a stencil? Once or many more?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Just once

[@nevetstrebornosredna]

just out of curiosity, what would happen if you accidentally reversed polarities with the DC current (gauze/water positive and ground on the work piece)??

[@amlaboy]

Switching between AC and DC changes the color, if my research is accurate. One produces light color, while the other produces dark.

[@cto511987]

@@amlaboy DC etches the metal, AC will mark the metal black.

[@reneepalermo3087]

Facinating! Do you know if this will give a deep etch than sandblasting?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Much deeper. Just increase the time of etch for more depth

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Yes. Basically the longer you etch the deep it will be

[@naticristellavi8236]

DIYeasycrafts Had you try doing this procedure on glass? I wonder if it work?

[@dustinhollis]

@@naticristellavi8236 Glass doesn't conduct electricity. You can look up other ways to etch glass. Laser, chemical, etc,

[@BenjaminNelsonX]

@@dustinhollis Sandblasting works well on glass.Make a vinyl stencil with a Cameo or other CNC cutter and stick it to the glass. Check the sandblaster PSI. If I recall correctly, I was using around 70 PSI. 100 PSI will eat through the vinyl.

[@sherryhoudyshell7313]

Can I use aluminium

[@ravescience2000]

Wow‼Goood job, man❗Big like👍👍

[@emmanuelyt9829]

WOW!!!!!! Thank you!

[@angelacabral8131]

Good morning, please, what liquid do you use to record?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

just salt water

[@ahsstudio579]

May i use DC direct current 220voltage??

[@Defenderzebra]

No!

[@driedblood]

What battery charger did you use?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I will take a look when I get home. Nothing special. In fact when I started doing etching projects I just went into the garage and dug up my old charger. The only thing important on the charger is the ability to switch it to 2 amps.

[@nhandutimusic]

thanks for sharing!

[@tracyguilbeau]

Will this process work on Brass... and what about 316 stainless steel?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

unfortunately it does not seem to work on brass. Never tried stainless. If you want to send me a small sample I could test it for you. Just pvt msg me

[@benhibberd6907]

Stainless will work not brass though

[@EmmyBeanJewelry]

To etch brass (or copper) use ferric chloride, no battery/power source necessary; wear gloves, and use baking soda to neutralize when done.

[@erosangelos9422]

Thank you!

[@zebedeerotten533]

i doubt you can burn metal with salt water

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Its not burning the metal. Better compared to accelerated corrosion.

[@femimeme3582]

Amazing! I can’t wait to try this. May I ask what settings on the Cameo did you use to cut such fine details? Mine usually eats the small cuts

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Set for vinyl, Silhouette brand, speed 5, thickness 12. I had similar problems when I used other brans of the vinyl. Now I just buy the roll of Sihouette brand. I also bought the better quality knife.

[@naticristellavi8236]

DIYeasycrafts What type of knife did you buy and where can I buy it? Also is the vinyl you used heat vinyl or regular decal vinyl? Great video.

[@kristhugodarewood579]

Perfecto !

[@Adriaande]

What program do you use to edit the photo

[@Gitnardoproductions]

Silhouette studio

[@tanalee229]

I'm kicking myself. I just finished helping a friend declutter her home. Her hubby had two battery chargers I thought I had no use for. We sent them off to Goodwill. : (

[@comoxdragonfly]

beautiful work....the music was very annoying to listen to so I had to fast forward instead of listening to the tutorial :(

[@kristycannon7923]

I tried this with a 9v battery and nothing happened 🤔 don't know what did wrong

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I use a 12 v automotive charger set at 2 amps. Make sure your connections are good and you have enough salt in the electrolyte solution.

[@deeannlange3835]

What vinyl do you use?

[@sewcrazy423]

Any non-glossy(glossy is usualy permanent adhesive) vinyl. Oracal 631 is temporary, Oracal 651 is permanent. Silhouette vinyl can be purchased at Wal-mart and is usually non-permanent.

[@JO-ly3hi]

Sol Rosenberg!

[@Peder5260]

it is cool, but do it with a simple printer, on brass, copper, stainless, alu and mild steel. we are having the stuff to do this feel free to contact me. or search for Cougartron.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Send me a unit and I will be happy to test it and use it in my videos

[@Peder5260]

please send me a email on [e-mail]

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Sent you an email today.

[@graphguy]

on 2 amp? Anyone done on 6 amp?

[@dianavestal850]

You are barely able to hear you talking in this video. I never thought to use my machine stencils for this purpose or to use a battery charger in this way, pretty cool.

[@sloanIrrigation]

Love the info. Very detailed and informative. Would subscribe and watch more but I'm afraid that music would be in more of your videos and if I listen to another second of it, my head would explode. Please, shoot the musician playing your background music. Pure torture. How can you stand that

[@DIYeasycrafts]

LOL on the new videos music is only under the into and lower volume

[@ami2evil]

You don't wanna drip any water down, ah geez, or then you'll shitcher pants, oh gawd, and that would be absolutely horrible..

[@carlwinslow8517]

The gaeuwwwwz

[@grahamnicholson2481]

the music is absolutely brainless inane crap and detracts considerably from what you are trying to say.

[@DIYeasycrafts]

Already eliminated the background music from all new videos

[@esliet]

Can you use a Cricut machine to etch also ?

[@leticiagonzalez7015]

Eslie Taylor yes you can

[@regularhumanbeing5211]

What kind of vinyl did you use?

[@DIYeasycrafts]

I started using the silhouette brand but now buy rolls off amazon