I started to reduce the time in the etch....45 seconds was too long. Now dipping less than 10 seconds. Shop temp is around mid 60's. Am I mistaken, I thought the total percentage of ferric chloride was suposed to be 15%, or there abouts? I took my 29% solution obtained from radio shack and cut it 1 to 1 with water, giving me 14.5%. From reading bills post above, it seems he is running about 1 part RS etch to 6 parts water....maybe I'm still too strong. I'm doing a piece of english twist with a brown and white finish now too. Pics when I get a chance.
Steve

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