Peacock Kaleidoscope in the Works

I’m starting a new etched kaleidoscope. This is going to be a marble scope in the shape of a pillow box.

The first step was to get the design onto the prepared brass. This is fussy business, touch up with markers or other resist is usually required.

After some TLC with inks and nail polish to touch up the missing areas in the bath it goes! In this case a good long swim was in order.

After 3 hours in the bath and some acetone cleanup we have a successful etch!