> and-light-bulb end of things. Getting professional results
> requires some complex solutions, involving metallurgy,
> electro-chemistry and a witches brew of acids, cyanides,
> hydroxides, sulphates and so on. Just as an electronic

Correct, and one way to get them is to buy a set of chemicals ready made
(powder + liquids + instructions), at least until some experience is
gained. Re-inventing the wheel is for real chemists (the kind who enjoy
cleaning the black goo that shouldn't be there and doesn't come off with
anything when finished). ;-)

Peter

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