In this tutorial I show you how to create big authentic metal props, like this master sword, by #electroplating your 3d prints. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con. #cosplay

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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 https://amzn.to/44NNwRp *
GRAPHIT Paint https://amzn.to/3YtPZhD *
Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r *

I used this printer:
ELEGOO Saturn 2 8K https://amzn.to/44Js3Ja *
▶ https://www.elegoo.com/products/elego...

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▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Creating and smoothing the 3D Print
02:45 Creating a plating tank from acrylic glass
05:33 Making 3D prints conductive
05:58 Preparation of an electroplating bath for 3D prints
07:05 Polishing 3D Prints
09:30 Nickel Plating + Gold Plating the 3D prints
11:14 Candy painting the handle and cross bar
11:43 DIY braided strap and assembly of the sword

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

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

Have fun. Try it.

▶ Good Resources
‪@Darkwingdad‬ : Smoothing +Sanding Channel with very nice tipps

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