Let me show you how to make gorgeus props by #electroplating your non conductive plastic 3d prints. This is the Thermal Detonator from #starwars. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con.

▶ Setting up the bath:    • How to Metal Plate 3D Prints | FULL T...  

▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Creating the 3D Print
01:37 Super Smoothing 3D Print
02:40 Best Conductive Paint to airbrush
03:05 Bath Plating Process
03:55 Polishing the electroplated copper
04:56 The Electronics
05:15 Nickel Electroplating
06:00 Assembling the Thermal Detonator +Conclusion

▶ ‪@tested‬ had no idea what a thermal detonator was, too, so I'm not the only one building stuff I've never heard of:    • Adam Savage's One Day Builds: Thermal...  

▶ Thermal Detonator by Roel Verldhuyzen https://www.printables.com/model/8635...

For the Conductivity I used
* Tifoo Conductive Copper Paint
! Make sure that it can be used with your copper electrolyte.

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

You may need:
* Degreaser
* Distilled water

Have fun. Try it. 🧡

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