Cupric Nitrate as etching mordant

What is the formula for mixing Cupric Nitrate granules with water for electrolytic etching on silver?

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According to Ben Dory in this article he wrote for SNAG, it’s 1 part cupric nitrate to 4 parts water, by weight.

Thank you so much! A very thorough article!

No problem, hope it works for you.