I found this prehistoric creature in the rock over 10 years ago, but I had to make a lot more discoveries before I could bring it home! In this video I navigate the unique challenges of electroplating a complex 3D printed fossil.

If you'd like to learn more about electroplating, check out some of the other awesome YouTube channels that I learned from!

HEN3DRIK:    / @hen3drik  
Jason Welsh:    / @jasonwelsh  
xeno-arch:    • Electroforming - Secrets of Shiny   @xeno_arch9887

Here are links to the electroplating supplies that I used in this video:
Graphite Paint: (use coupon code AA10 for 10% off): https://www.catmusic99.co.uk/Electrof...
Electrolyte Solution: https://www.riogrande.com/product/mid...
Power Supply: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9N73YQ?...
Anode Sheets: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B092JNVMDX?...
Copper Wire for hanging print: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-18-G...
Jeweler's Rouge: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece...

0:00 The Journey So Far
0:40 Electroplating Overview
1:36 Problem Solving
3:46 Divide and Conquer
5:09 Play by Play
8:02 Success at Last