Beautiful work! As others pointed out, the "failures" can be viewed as pre-aged successes.
Have you checked the database here? There is an editable database there of printers and toners that people have tried with toner transfer, with results. Also one for papers.
Please add your own experiences. When adding a printer/toner, be sure to specify which paper you are using, and vice versa.
Steve Greenfield AE7HD
--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "rolynd33" <roland.rasch@...> wrote:
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> I recently finished some etched Pendants.
> You can see sone photos here:
> http://brassgoggles.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,41175.0.html
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> I used the toner Transfer method and ferric chloride with good results . The etch is fairly deep compared to the usual etch depth needed for PCB but detail is still very good.
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> I alternatively tried the electrolytic etch method with not so much sucess. I use canon Toner and it seems it does not hold up to a copper sulfate electrolyte. Its fine in chlorides though but the saltwater etch presented its own problems, a white precipitate forms on the etched piece eating the toner. Another member suggested HP toner.
> I want to try making the electrolytic etch to work, before I get myself a new/used HP printer I wanted to ask here if someone can confirm the usability of HP toner or maybe has experience with the electrolytic etch method and copper sulfate?
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