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Does anyone here know exactly what the so called “INK” is that is used by engravers to darken the background in engraving? Some have suggested it is plain old INDIA INK but it don’t think that would be permanent enough. What say you! ...............................................................................................................  ....Mac >>>===(x)===> MacD37, ...and DUGABOY1 DRSS Charter member "If I die today, I've had a life well spent, for I've been to see the Elephant, and smelled the smoke of Africa!"~ME 1982 Hands of Old Elmer Keith  | ||
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Dykem Steel Blue Available in different types , liquid , spray from different stores , Grainger , etc | |||
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Interesting? So how does it stand up to cleaning? Any precautions required? | |||
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Sorry, I think I misread that . Dykem is a layout paint used to lay out the intial engraving. What Mac is looking for is something to darken the backgraund after engraving is finished . That would be something to form an oxide coating like some of the chemicals used to etch a damascus knife blade. Ferric chloride would probably work. | |||
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