I heared there is some mica etching going on...

[erik winkler]

Safety before everything.

The weather is starting to clear up these last few days and I thaught I would give the mica etching another try.
Well I did put on my Darth Erik suit and went for it!
Is it just me or do I look great?

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By the way, blasting the mailbox will be next.

Sweaty and out of breath it went good.

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Also did some chipping experiments now that I have my new blasting cabinet, but man what a work to cut the glue after it sets!

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Now I remember why Dave especially wanted me to learn the mica etching: Dangerous, but not as labour intensive as the glue chipping.
Brings me back to the times I was a little kid and watched my dad cutting every letter by hand for stands at an exhibitions.
On my way to glass heaven....
Silvering will be next!

[Doug Bernhardt]

Just sitting here having a good chuckle

[DAVE SMITH]

Darth. for a minute there I thought you were going for a swim in the dam stuff.
Dave

[Ron Berlier]

Darth,

While your new attire does cause one to chuckle a little, on the more serious side - that acid is very dangerous stuff and accidents can and do happen. It's nice to see someone take precautions even though it might look to be too much. IMHO

[Roderick Treece]

At least nobody's gonna get a call in the middle of the night from some crazy guy in a panic. Well maybe not.