Super Shiny 3D Prints | DIY Electroplating

Let me show you how to create super shiny gloss 3D Prints with my DIY Graphite Paint and by #electroplating. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for your prop collection or the next comic con. #tutorial This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating in this video. Chemicals for the prints: 🛒 Copper Anode: * 🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: * 🛒 Gold Electrolyte * 🛒 Palladium Electrolyte * Optional: 🛒 Conductive Copper Paint * 🛒 Galvanic Degreaser * These binders were used BUT others will probably work as well: 🛒 UHU Hart * 🛒 UHU plus schnellfest 2 * I used this printer: 🛒 ELEGOO Mars 4 9K * (*) These links are affiliate links. From time to time, I recommend products I know well and use, and, as a result, I may receive a commision if you purchase them using the affiliate link. Puchasig from affiliate links is at no extra cost to you. ▶ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Creating the 3D Prints 01:19 Creating a DIY Conductive Paint for Airbrushing 03:15 Making 3D Prints Conductive 04:15 Electroplating Copper on Graphite Paint 07:55 Intermediate Polishing 3D Prints 09:09 More Platings: Nickel, Gold and Silver Electrolyte 11:05 Results ▶ For the galvanic bath: * a container * acidic copper electrolyte * one or two copper anodes * banana plug & alligator clips ▶ You may need: * Degreaser * Distilled water * galvanic brush pen Have fun. Try it. 🧡 ▶ Britt’s Pendant ▶ Mora Coin ▶ Spirit of Ecstasy