Made my 1st custom head badge

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Zumo

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I now many of these have been posted before but it's pretty cool to do and thought I would share.

Here are some photos of the acid etched badge.

Heat transferred to tin, should have used aluminum.
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Etching in acid mixture:
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After some trimming, painting and light sanding.
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Finished badge on bike. Made from tin and etched with acid. Probably use a lighter metal like aluminum or copper next time. The etching wasn't as deep as I'd like it to be. Took a little trial and error but once you get it it turns out great. Not sure why I chose tin but it worked ok for now.

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Re: Made my 1st head badge too

What solution are you using?

I have used ferric chloride and PnP resist for my brass badges.

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I heard caution should be used ( I'm sure you take precautions) with certain chemicals and aluminium as it will out gas hydrogen.... it may have been caustic soda... can't recall.

BTW... nice job. I'm diggin your logo.:cool::cool::cool:
 
Re: Made my 1st head badge too

I do headbadges....more diesel punk look than yours, but your piece is OUTSTANDING!! :D Nice work!
 
Re: Made my 1st head badge too

Thanks for the compliments guys.

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I am using a 2 parts hydrogen peroxide 1 part muradic acid and soaking for about 20 or so minutes. I may use a tad bit more acid in the next attempt but I really want to try copper or brass. Yours looks awesome.
 
Re: Made my 1st head badge too

I designed the artwork in a graphic program then printed it out on a piece of scrap label paper backing. The slick side. I then used my heat press to transfer it to the metal. Worked like a charm.
 
Like! Between the old looking tombstone graphics and your etch job the thing looks like an antique. Nice job! Gary
 

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