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    Making GG With Etched Glass

    Anybody?

    I want to make one like the KODAK
    Tin Can

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    Re: Making GG With Etched Glass

    Sorry, I haven't tried etching, but the consensus in this thread among those who have tried it seems to be that grinding works better than etching:
    https://www.largeformatphotography.i...=1#post1302786

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    Re: Making GG With Etched Glass

    KODAK 8X10 Metal camera aka "KMV" is a very very good camera

    I like the movements and it can center the Load

    It has the most interesting GG I have ever used

    I don't have an image of it, as I exchanged in trade and then a couple more trades

    No Profit, but FUN!

    I am looking for a picture of the Unique GG



    I bought $8 of USA made ACID and their special mask from Amazon

    Notice I posted in DIY!

    Nobody reads it
    Tin Can

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    Re: Making GG With Etched Glass

    Holy Grail, I get it.

    Gee you must be serious about dropping some acid!

    Be safe and let us know how it goes!

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    Re: Making GG With Etched Glass

    Hello everyone

    Interesting topic! I have this Kodak magnesium camera and the focusing screen could also be etched.

    There are round dots printed as a grid on the etched/matte side.

    As the screen was dirty, I tried to clean it, but some of the dots came off....

    What to do next?

    Option 1: Remove the dots completely
    - of course the originality is lost
    - traces of the originally printed dots may still remain on the matted or etched surface

    Option 2: Clean the glass and reprint the dots
    The question is: which technique should be used to apply the dots?
    - Stenciling?

    Have any of you tried something similar?

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