[sdiy] Press-and-peel question

[Derek Holzer]

Hi David,

> 1) If I repair the traces with a garden-variety "Sharpie" indelible felt tip
> marker, will this seal the copper well enough during etching?

I've had some good results using paint pens, the kind you have to shake 
with the bead inside. There's a wide variety of tips and thicknesses, 
probably the smallest would work for this. Very popular with graffiti 
artists as well ;-)

I don't think a Sharpie will put enough covering on the copper to resist 
the etch.

> 2) If it doesn't work, then what's the best way to fill in the traces after
> etching?

Jumpers or bridges work. I don't know any trick for filling in traces. 
Better to etch it right the first time. Or the second. Or the third...

best!
D.

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