Hi folks,
[[ I have posted this message to other groups - nothing specific to glass craft but perhaps somebody in here is using a similar method on glass and is able to advise. Thanks for reading. ]]
I am investigating methods of producing jewellery pieces displaying fairly detailed designs.
Preferably I would like to produce the images (gold on silver background) using electroplating/electroforming. Alternatively and perhaps in addition I may apply the designs on the silver using acid etch. The designs I have in mind will be fairly detailed and small (perhaps 1 inch by 1.5 inches and smaller in some cases). I would need to cover the silver sheet material in some sort of mask and then reveal the areas that I want to mark/plate (the design).
I had thought that nowadays there may be some masking material that could first be printed using a PC printer/laser printer and then transferred to the silver sheet and the printed area peeled off - that sort of thing.
Does anybody know if such a thing exists or not or know of any alternative methods.
Any and all suggestions very welcome.
Neil