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Post by MsAli on May 26, 2018 18:16:01 GMT -5
So I broke down and bought an electroforming kit My first pieces and some in progress One would think this would be an easy thing to do Hahahaaaaaa I'm having fun and that's all that matters Thank you jamesp and toiv0 for the stones and glass to work with @mohs I think the rose came from you⤠         |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 26, 2018 19:11:06 GMT -5
That looks like a lot of fun! Where did you buy the kit? I've always wanted to try that. Did you get just the copper electroplating stuff or silver, too?
Looking forward to seeing more of your creations!
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Post by MsAli on May 26, 2018 19:16:00 GMT -5
I just got the copper for now
I bought the kit from Rio Grande
It is so addicting!
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Post by MsAli on May 27, 2018 8:44:20 GMT -5
2 more finished pieces   |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on May 27, 2018 10:37:14 GMT -5
Those are very cool looking. Now I have to go and do some searching on electroplating 'cuz you have me intrigued!
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Post by aDave on May 27, 2018 11:49:05 GMT -5
Interesting. So what exactly is the process? Are you wrapping your stones with wire/metal then dropping that into your plating solution to create your final product?ETA: NVM. A quick trip to YouTube gave me my answer. Thanks. I learned something new today.  |
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Post by timloco on May 27, 2018 12:44:45 GMT -5
Wow that's really cool, it looks almost organic and living.
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Post by pizzano on May 27, 2018 13:06:27 GMT -5
Very interesting process.......rustic, medieval appearance...........wonder how well it will hold up to wear and tear, being only plated and not physically embedded into the stone......?
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Post by gemfeller on May 27, 2018 15:33:50 GMT -5
Neat pieces MsAli . I think I may give it a try -- I've had it in the back of my mind for a long time. I have an old 10-amp plating rectifier plus lots of plating accessories I'll try to put to use again. I used the rectifier for electrostripping detailed gold filigree cast pieces when I was younger and braver but it's a nasty process requiring cyanide and seems a little too dangerous for me these days. I have a bit of studying to do on electroforming... |
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Post by MsAli on May 27, 2018 16:09:11 GMT -5
Very interesting process.......rustic, medieval appearance...........wonder how well it will hold up to wear and tear, being only plated and not physically embedded into the stone......? Surprisingly very strong. I have discovered that you need a medium for it to stick too, rather than just the stone or glass. Epoxy clay works great |
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Post by fernwood on May 27, 2018 16:19:31 GMT -5
I love it. Primitive pieces are my favs. Please keep us informed on your progression.
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Post by MsAli on May 27, 2018 16:39:45 GMT -5
Got some more pieces done. Now I need a nap.
Up again at an ungodly hour for having the day off
I'll post some more in a few
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Post by jamesp on May 27, 2018 17:11:23 GMT -5
Totally cool. Looks like a lab enviro. Amazing how it coats metals onto inert objects.
Looking forward to your progress.
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Post by jamesp on May 27, 2018 17:34:19 GMT -5
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Post by vegasjames on May 27, 2018 18:00:28 GMT -5
Very interesting process.......rustic, medieval appearance...........wonder how well it will hold up to wear and tear, being only plated and not physically embedded into the stone......? I found a way to copper plate metal chemically. Still playing around with it because I had a few spots that did not plate. I suspect that I had touched the metal there and my skin oils inhibited the plating. But when I tried to sand down the surface to redo it I found where the copper did plate that it was on there really good and took some serious scrubbing with a coarse sanding sponge to remove it.
Want to experiment with the same principle to try and plate other metals.
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Post by gemfeller on May 27, 2018 18:16:31 GMT -5
Very interesting process.......rustic, medieval appearance...........wonder how well it will hold up to wear and tear, being only plated and not physically embedded into the stone......? Surprisingly very strong. I have discovered that you need a medium for it to stick too, rather than just the stone or glass. Epoxy clay works great Good tip. My old instructions call for build-up wax and leaving a drain hole so the wax can melt and run out when heated in water after electroforming. Sounds like the epoxy clay remains as a "core" and provides strength. |
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Post by MsAli on May 27, 2018 19:28:29 GMT -5
Surprisingly very strong. I have discovered that you need a medium for it to stick too, rather than just the stone or glass. Epoxy clay works great Good tip. My old instructions call for build-up wax and leaving a drain hole so the wax can melt and run out when heated in water after electroforming. Sounds like the epoxy clay remains as a "core" and provides strength. Remains as a core and so much more. Playing around right now with making a bail from it |
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Post by MsAli on May 29, 2018 9:49:45 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on May 29, 2018 13:34:50 GMT -5
Looks just like a young pea pod - yum! |
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Post by MsAli on May 29, 2018 14:06:52 GMT -5
Looks just like a young pea pod - yum! LMAO now that you mention it, it does look like a pea pod |
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