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: https://amzn.to/42XdwZS *
🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3zk2S1F *
🛒 Gold Electrolyte https://amzn.to/44NNwRp *
🛒 Palladium Electrolyte https://amzn.to/3DDr8hD *
Optional:
🛒 Conductive Copper Paint https://amzn.to/47cpbpR *
🛒 Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r *
These binders were used BUT others will probably work as well:
🛒 UHU Hart https://amzn.to/48lYH5R *
🛒 UHU plus schnellfest 2https://amzn.to/45WvUDq *
I used this printer:
🛒 ELEGOO Mars 4 9K https://www.elegoo.com/products/elegoo-mars-4-ultra-msla-resin-3d-printer-with-9k-mono-lcd *
(*) 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
https://www.printables.com/model/490228-britts-pendant
▶ Mora Coin
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/game/mora-coin-genshin-impact
▶ Spirit of Ecstasy
https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/art/spirit-of-ecstasy-flying-lady-rolls-royce