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

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 *
Conductive Copper Paint https://amzn.to/47cpbpR *
Palladium Electrolyte https://amzn.to/3DDr8hD *

Optional:
Gold Electrolyte (Pen) https://amzn.to/44NNwRp *
Gold Electrolyte (Bath) https://amzn.to/3QJoInD *
GRAPHIT Paint https://amzn.to/3YtPZhD *
Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r *

(*) 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
00:28 Creating the FDM +Resin 3D Prints
01:45 Painting 3D prints with gold + chrome rattle cans
02:32 Airbrush Painting 3D prints
04:45 Electroplating 3D prints
06:49 Polishing electroplated 3D Prints
08:30 Comparing the three methods
08:55 The sound of electroplated parts

▶ ELEGOO Mars 4 9K https://www.elegoo.com/ende/products...

▶ The Star Trek Badge i used by Aaron Rhodes
https://www.printables.com/model/2263...