TUESDSAY - etching on metal!

Day 2 of learning one new thing a week.

I’ve wanted to learn metal etching for some time now and it’s what I had planned for my Tuesday session but it was rainy and grey out that morning and I wasn’t feeling my best. I struggled with the idea of snuggling with a blanket and a good book.  However, I just couldn’t give up so soon on my newly formed pack to learn something new each day this week (see previous article below), so I got my fanny off the couch and into my studio.   

I re-read all the tutorials I saved the last 2 years, gathered up all the necessary items needed and spent my afternoon sawing, stamping and etching copper. Oh baby, what fun!!!  Yup, this technique is a keeper and I will be making lots more of these that’s for sure.  Can’t wait to use my Zentangle drawings to make my own texture plates.  My head is swimming with ideas and the things I can do now.  Glad I didn’t cop out and read a book today!!!  

Here are my first two metal etching plates

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