How to Draw with Salt on Metal. Simple Secret. Drawing on a Knife

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Hello!!! In this video, I applied a pattern to metal using salt. I read about this simple secret in an old magazine. Using this simple technique, I drew an image on an ordinary stainless steel knife. The result was interesting. What do you think? This time I decided to make a drawing on a knife. I chose a drawing on the theme of ancient Egypt. An incredible, mysterious world with pharaohs and mummies. Let me tell you about the heroes of my work. Who was the crocodile? The crocodile in Egyptian mythology is often associated with the god Sebek (or Spec), who is depicted with the head of a crocodile. Sebek is the deity of water, fertility and protection, and also personifies the strength and power of the Nile. Crocodiles in ancient Egypt were perceived as sacred animals, personifying power and danger. Sebe was also considered the patron of the pharaohs and warlike aspects, so his cult played an important role in the Egyptian religion. In some texts and legends, crocodiles were depicted as protectors, capable of scaring away enemies and evil. The second hero of the drawing is a tamed hyena. The hyena is not the main symbol or figure in Egyptian mythology. However, mythology also contains references to various animals that were important to the ancient Egyptians, such as jackals, cats, falcons, or crocodiles. I will tell you a little about the jackal, in Egyptian mythology it is associated with the god Anubis, who is usually depicted with the head of a jackal or completely in the form of a jackal. Anubis is the deity of death and the afterlife, as well as the patron of mummification and protector of the grave. Jackals were noticeable in ancient Egypt, especially near cemeteries, which may have contributed to the association of these animals with the afterlife and the protection of the dead. Anubis played an important role in the process of Judgment Day, when the souls of the dead were weighed on scales against the feather of the goddess Maat, a symbol of truth and justice. I used a new knife bought online as a base for the design. Before I started to implement my idea, I painted the knife to apply the design. I drew the design on the knife. Using a needle and an awl, I scratched the design into the paint. Next, I started multi-layer electrochemical etching of the metal using a power supply. Step by step, layer by layer, my knife began to acquire the look I needed. After finishing the etching, I used electrolyte to darken the design and give it some shadows and visual volume. It was a difficult but interesting project. With patience and perseverance, using a simple technology, sitting at home, I created a design with volume on the knife. With this easy salt etching technique, you can get a unique product with any image on metal. For me, this is an incredible result, which I am very pleased with. How do you like my work? SUPPORT THE AUTHOR: Friends! You can support my channel by becoming its sponsor and like-minded person. This will help us to make more complex projects that require a lot of effort and time. More details: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdhOSuk7J7uyg59vMBg-sqA/join In a closed format there will be photos of my sketches, photos of working moments in the workshop, photos from life... In the plans for like-minded people: I will shoot videos from the workshop, creating tools for creativity, small works within the framework of my channel, life outside of work. Thank you very much! ❗ Dear friends, if you decide to repeat my work, do not forget to follow safety precautions. Gloves, mask, glasses, good exhaust, etc. Even a small amount of electricity requires proper handling. Any chemical reactions, even salt with electricity require precautions, each metal has its own different properties and reaction to chemical processes - this must be understood and taken into account. It is important not to forget about safety precautions when working. Study and follow safety precautions. Take care of yourself. What you see is just a flight of creative imagination, my hobby, and not an instruction manual. Thank you! #howtodraw #engraving #drawing #metaletching #howtomake