Learn how to etch your own customized rolling mill pattern plates. This one-day workshop is your chance to create rolling mill pattern plates from low carbon steel at an extremely low cost. We’ll explore a range of resists—oil paint spray, splatters and pens, dry transfers, freeform hand cut stencils— anything that will stick to the steel and hold up in the etching process.
 
Students will learn the basic electro-etching process and then etch 12-gauge mild steel to create durable rolling mill pattern plates with original designs. You will learn which types of resists work best to produce a long-lasting etched pattern for rolling mill plates and how to manage the electro-etching process. You will be able to complete at least two pattern plates during the class. In addition, your kit will include all the equipment you need to replicate the process in your own studio.
 
During the workshop, you will learn to:
Create original patterns for etching, using several different resists including oil paint and custom stencils
Mix the etching solution using common, readily available chemicals
Set up the electro-etching station
Electro-etch pattern plates using D batteries as your source of electricity
Troubleshoot any obstacles to the etching process
 
The class will be structured with a combination of instruction, demos, interactive discussion and hands-on work. It will include time for you to practice and apply the techniques covered with the instructor providing individual support and guidance throughout.
 
MATERIALS KIT $85 (required): is in addition to your tuition and is payable directly to instructor during class. Kit includes the following:
Three pieces of low carbon steel 2” x 6”, 14g
Oil paint pen
Oracal vinyl sheet for stencils (12” x 12” square)
Four D batteries
Battery holder with leads
Etching container (2-liter plastic etching container with lid)
Copper sheet (18 g approximately 6” x 9”) to be used as cathode + hook to suspend etched piece)
Heavy copper wire used for hanging multiple etched pieces in etching solution
Alligator clips for leads
 
MATERIALS & TOOLS
Students are responsible for bringing the following:
Pencil to sketch designs for etching
Burnisher, any kind (Will be used to burnish stencils so they adhere firmly to the metal)
 
 
 
MASTER SERIES CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICIES
Once you have enrolled and paid tuition, there are no refunds or credits for Master Series Workshops if you are unable to attend.
By enrolling in a Master Series workshop, you affirm your acceptance of our no refunds policy and represent to us that you possess the appropriate skills to comply with the prerequisites. 
Check your calendar carefully and choose wisely before enrolling. 
In the event that DJS must cancel the workshop, a refund or credit will be issued.
 
8 contact hours