How to Mirror Electroplating FDM 3D Prints | FULL TUTORIAL

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Let me show you how to create smooth mirror like surfaces by preparing the 3D prints for #electroplating. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for demo, display and daily usage #diy #tutorial This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating in this video. Chemicals for the prints: 🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3zk2S1F * 🛒 Gold Electrolyte for Pen https://amzn.to/44NNwRp * 🛒 Gold Electrolyte for Bath https://amzn.to/3D2dojE * 🛒 Copper Anode https://amzn.to/42XdwZS * 🛒 Conductive GRAPHIT Paint https://amzn.to/3YtPZhD * 🛒 Conductive Copper Paint https://amzn.to/4fzRRfC * 🛒 Galvanic Degreaser https://amzn.to/3rV4v5r * 🛒 Dolphin 1K Stopper Putty https://amzn.to/4hNk6cA * I regulary use these printers: 🛒 ELEGOO Saturn 4 Ultra 12K https://amzn.to/40bdDBJ * 🛒 ELEGOO Mars 5 Ultra https://amzn.to/4acjcDD * 🛒 Bambu Lab Printers https://amzn.to/4i7vY92 * Gear i used: 🛒 3M Respirator https://amzn.to/437B54Y * 🛒 3M ABE1 Filter https://amzn.to/41o0sOA * 🛒 Airbrush booth https://amzn.to/40bDR7m * 🛒 Peak Tech 20A Power Supply https://amzn.to/49WWAa3 * 🛒 Sony Alpha 7 IV https://amzn.to/4iRKLG6 * 🛒 Proxxon Hand Sander https://amzn.to/4fzmHVv * (*) 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 00:54 Removing coarse artifacts from print 02:05 Spray filler method smoothing 3D prints 03:03 1K Putty method smoothing 3D prints 03:50 Resin smoothing 3D prints 05:16 How to make 3D prints conductive 06:32 Electroplating on Graphite paint / Copper paint 08:20 Post Processing, Grinding and Polishing 3D Prints 08:46 Electroplating Gold and Nickel on 3D prints 09:37 What to do with all the jewelry? Conclusion and Results ▶ All my vase models https://www.printables.com/model/1201752-set-of-vases-with-stopper