Electroplating 3D Prints | New Graphite Tutorial
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 Published On Mar 25, 2023

Let me show you how to create beautiful authentic props, like this mockingjay brooch, by #electroplating your 3d prints. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con. #cosplay

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This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating in this video.
Chemicals for the prints:
๐Ÿ›’ Copper Anode: https://amzn.to/42XdwZS *
๐Ÿ›’ Bright Copper Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3zk2S1F *
๐Ÿ›’ GRAPHIT Paint https://amzn.to/3YtPZhD *
๐Ÿ›’ Gold Electrolyte https://amzn.to/44NNwRp *
๐Ÿ›’ Palladium Electrolyte https://amzn.to/3DDr8hD *

Optional:
๐Ÿ›’ Conductive Copper Paint https://amzn.to/47cpbpR *
๐Ÿ›’ Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r *

I used this printer:
๐Ÿ›’ ELEGOO Saturn 2 8K https://amzn.to/44Js3Ja *

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โ–ถ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Creating the 3D Print
01:45 Preparation of 3D prints before grahite painting
02:40 Increase conductivity of graphite paint
04:00 Electroplating on Graphite paint
07:05 Polishing 3D Prints
09:08 Results + Conclusion

โ–ถ For the galvanic bath:
* a container
* acidic copper electrolyte
* Palladium electrolyte
* one or two copper anodes
* banana plug & alligator clips

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

Have fun. Try it. ๐Ÿงก

โ–ถ Mockingjay by Hitoprl
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:120...
โ–ถ 3DBenchy by CreativeTools
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622
โ–ถ One Ring Tato_713
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:371...

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