Etched Copper Pendant

Barbara Louise Bowling demonstrates her etching process on her copper pendant.

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Step 4
4. Sand the metal surface thoroughly with 220-grit sandpaper. Clean the metal with scouring powder, making sure that the piece is well rinsed and very clean. Water should "sheet" off the metal.