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Ferric Metal Etching
Metal etching with ferric chloride is a captivating process for creating intricate designs and patterns on various metal surfaces. Through a combination of theoretical discussions, practical demonstrations, and hands-on exercises in this virtual workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the metal etching process. The course will cover topics such as the chemical reactions involved in etching, safety precautions when working with ferric chloride, selection of appropriate metals for etching, preparing metal surfaces, designing and transferring images onto metal, controlling the etching process, and post-etching finishing techniques.
Meet the instructor
Lorena Lazard is a Mexican artist and educator. She studied contemporary jewelry in the USA and holds a Master’s degree in sociology. She is the creator of the school “Atelier Lazard” and also the Coordinator of the Contemporary Jewelry Graduate program at University Centro in Mexico City.
In 2018 was awarded second place at the Latin America Contemporary Jewelry Biennale and in 2021 third place at the FIO Competition in Brazil. Her work has been shown in Schmuck Munich, SOFA Chicago and Sieerad The Netherlands. As well as in various museums and galleries worldwide. Her pieces had been published in Metalsmith and Ornament magazine, and in several books including the 500 Lark books series.
She has participated in various curatorial works including in 2018 co-curating “La Frontera: Encounters Along the Border” at the MAD museum in NYC and in 2024 La Frontera at the Mingei Museum and CECUT México. Since 2024 she is part of the Board of Directors of Art Jewelry Forum.
Materials & Tools
The following supplies will be used for course demonstrations and objectives. A suggested item and/or vendor has been provided below for reference. Click the vendor name to be redirected to a page where you can view the item. The quantities needed for each item are listed first. If ordering, please be aware that some items may come in larger quantities than needed for this class. We recommend not opening an item's packaging until the day of the workshop. Student participation during or in-between class sessions is not required - observers are welcome.
Metal/raw materials:
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1 x ferric chloride (Amazon)
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8-10 x 3cmx3m copper sheet (Rio Grande)
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1 x circuit board thermal transfer (Amazon)
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1 x styrofoam (Amazon)
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1 x baking soda (Amazon)
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1 x disposable gloves (Amazon)
Hand tools:
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1 x jewelers saw (Rio Grande)
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1 x pack saw blades - 2/0 (Rio Grande)
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1 x bench pin (Rio Grande)
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1 x half round hand file - #2 cut (Rio Grande)
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1 x sanding pads (Rio Grande)
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1 x plastic tongs (Amazon)
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1 x letter transfers (Amazon)
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1 x plastic jar with plastic lid (Amazon)
Other/miscellaneous items:
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hard work surface
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fan and open window - or ventilation system
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safety glasses
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pencil, Sharpie, notebook
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rags/towels
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apron
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old towel
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masking tape
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Rubber cement
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nail polish
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liquid paper
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alcohol
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double-sided tape
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glass dish or disposable plastic container
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small candle
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stickers