Let me show you how to create fantastic metal helmets, like this star wars #mandalorian helmet, by #electroplating your 3d prints. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con. #starwars

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 *
Palladium Electrolyte https://amzn.to/3DDr8hD *
Conductive Copper Paint https://amzn.to/47cpbpR *
Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r *

Optional:
GRAPHIT Paint https://amzn.to/3YtPZhD *
Gold Electrolyte https://amzn.to/44NNwRp *

I used this printer (for the side parts):
ELEGOO Saturn 2 8K https://amzn.to/44Js3Ja *

▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Creating the 3D Print
01:08 Assembly of the Printed Mandalorian Helmet
02:19 Sanding the Helmet
03:24 Bath Plating Process
07:50 Polishing the electroplated copper
08:14 Palladium Electroplating (Galvanic Brush)
09:11 Mounting the Helmet
09:25 Conclusion + Impressions

▶ The Mandalorian Helmet
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:440...

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

▶ You may need:
* Degreaser
* Distilled water
* galvanic brush + pen

Have fun. Try it.

Have a look to my other Videos
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