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

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* Galvano Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3XGa4Pv *
* Palladium Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3YKEfpY *

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

▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Creating the 3D Print
01:23 Super Smoothing 3D Print
02:18 How much does it weigh
02:38 Bath Plating Process
06:05 Polishing the electroplated copper
06:40 Nickel Electroplating (Bath)
07:23 Palladium Electroplating (Galvanic Brush)
07:53 Gold Electroplating (Galvanic Pen)
08:19 Covering the handle in Leatherette
08:55 Physical Properties of Electroplated 3d Prints
09:27 Conclusion + Impressions

▶ Narsil by 3D-mon
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:483...

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
* Palladium electrolyte
* Gold electrolyte
* one or two copper anodes
* banana plug & alligator clips

You may need:
* Degreaser
* Distilled water
* galvanic brush + pen

Have fun. Try it. 🧡

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