Uploaded January 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Electroplating (or galvanic coating) allows you to plate almost anything with a layer of real metal. But it's a finicky process to get to work. In this video I'll be showing what worked for me and what didn't!
Tools you\'ll need
Magnetic stirrer go.toms3d.org/stirrrrrr
Lab power supply go.toms3d.org/powerrrrrrrr
Nitrile gloves go.toms3d.org/glovessssssss
Crocodile clip leads go.toms3d.org/clipsssssss (these will most likely need resoldering)
Product links are affiliate links - I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you)
Models shown:
Roadhog by @fotismintstudios printables.com/model/3379-roadhog-overwatch
3D Benchy by Creative Tools printables.com/model/3161-3d-benchy
You'll also need suitable containers, anode material, conductive copper spraypaint (mine is a relabeled CRC can, which works well) and electrolytes. Buy these from a trustworthy seller in your region of the world.
Please work safely.
🩵 Support the channel by shopping through my affiliate links
Buy Bambu Lab printers and printer accessories go.toms3d.org/Bambu
Buy Prusa Research printers and printer accessories go.toms3d.org/prusa
Tools I use:
🔩 Onshape Cloud-native CAD (free for Makers) https://onshape.pro/ThomasSanladerer
🎵 Epidemic Sound for video music (30-day trial) share.epidemicsound.com/MadeWithLayers
📷 Camera gear and recording equipment (not free, unfortunately) toms3d.org/my-gear
🎧 Check out the Meltzone Podcast (with CNC Kitchen)! youtube.com/channel/UCzUgJrG-w_KQexroYkJR9XQ
👐 Enjoying the videos? Support my work on Patreon! patreon.com/toms3dp
Thanks to Onshape for sponsoring this video! Create your free account at https://onshape.pro/ThomasSanladerer
Electroplating (or galvanic coating) allows you to plate almost anything with a layer of real metal. But it's a finicky process to get to work. In this video I'll be showing what worked for me and what didn't!
Tools you\'ll need
Magnetic stirrer go.toms3d.org/stirrrrrr
Lab power supply go.toms3d.org/powerrrrrrrr
Nitrile gloves go.toms3d.org/glovessssssss
Crocodile clip leads go.toms3d.org/clipsssssss (these will most likely need resoldering)
Product links are affiliate links - I may earn a commission on qualifying purchases (at no extra cost to you)
Models shown:
Roadhog by @fotismintstudios printables.com/model/3379-roadhog-overwatch
3D Benchy by Creative Tools printables.com/model/3161-3d-benchy
You'll also need suitable containers, anode material, conductive copper spraypaint (mine is a relabeled CRC can, which works well) and electrolytes. Buy these from a trustworthy seller in your region of the world.
Please work safely.
🩵 Support the channel by shopping through my affiliate links
Buy Bambu Lab printers and printer accessories go.toms3d.org/Bambu
Buy Prusa Research printers and printer accessories go.toms3d.org/prusa
Tools I use:
🔩 Onshape Cloud-native CAD (free for Makers) https://onshape.pro/ThomasSanladerer
🎵 Epidemic Sound for video music (30-day trial) share.epidemicsound.com/MadeWithLayers
📷 Camera gear and recording equipment (not free, unfortunately) toms3d.org/my-gear
🎧 Check out the Meltzone Podcast (with CNC Kitchen)! youtube.com/channel/UCzUgJrG-w_KQexroYkJR9XQ
👐 Enjoying the videos? Support my work on Patreon! patreon.com/toms3dp
