Let me show you how to create fantastic metal helmets, like this 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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