This is a step-by-step tutorial of #metal #plating #electroplating #electroforming 3D Prints. I explain the basics of electroplating as well as painting a with conductive paint using an airbrush. PLA Print Amulet from "The Witcher". This is about #DIY metalplating #3dprints.

Bright Copper Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3YUX7Cy *
Copper Conductive Varnish: https://amzn.to/3IhsfVU *
Galvano Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3XGa4Pv *
Palladium Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3YKEfpY *

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Creating the 3D Print
01:05 Super Smoothing 3D Print
01:46 Apply Polyurethane to the Print
03:25 Best Conductive Paint to airbrush
05:05 Electrolyte Considerations
05:44 Basics of Bath Electroplating
06:40 Filtering Electrolyte
07:35 Bath Plating Process
08:40 After Copper: Palladium + Nickel Plating
09:45 Conclusion

Thing by variablepenguin: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:403...

For the galvanic bath:
a container
acidic copper electrolyte
optional nickel electrolyte
one or two copper anodes
banana plug & alligator clips

For the galvanic pen plating:
Palladium Electrolyte
Graphite Anode

You may need:
Degreaser
Distilled water

Have fun. Try it. 🧡

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