Homebrew PCBs

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tony Harris" <kg4wfx@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 10:44 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] materials that can be used as etch resist...?


> Hi all,
>
> I've been doing the toner transfer, or the presensitized boards, or using 
> the marker method to create boards.  I'm looking to experiment at trying 
> something new but...
>
> This may seem like an odd question, but what coatings can be used as an 
> etch resist?  Basically, I'm looking for something I can coat the board 
> with  and remove where I want to etch.  Preferrably something that can be 
> removed easily with the right "stuff" (whether it be chemical or 
> mechanical) but not by the etchant.
>
> I have an experiment I would like to try, but I really don't know what to 
> use to coat the boards with to attempt my experiment.

Cellulose paint works well.

Leon