This is my step by step guide on how I etch my pedal enclosures. The process is very dangerous, so do this at your own risk and use eye and hand protection from the acid. Results have been a bit hit and miss, but I have been getting better at this process, but as I said above, it is really dangerous and very messy and above all time consuming. So you need loads of patience. 1. Sand the enclosure with 150 grit wet/dry sand paper. 2. Print design as negative & in reverse on laser printer on glossy sticker back paper 3. Place printed design on enclosure and iron over in place so the paper sticks to the enclosure, apply pressure for 2-3 minutes to insure all areas are stuck down. 4. Heat enclosure with the iron for 7 minutes with paper towel underneath so as not to burn the paper while the iron is in place. 5. Apply pressure again for 2-3 minutes, running the iron over all areas of the surface covered by the paper transfer. 6. Drop slowly into cold in water for 8 minutes. ensure ...
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