Let me show you how to create fantastic metal helmets, like this star wars #mandalorian 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: [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Palladium Electrolyte [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Conductive Copper Paint [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Galvanic Degreaser [ Ссылка ] *
Optional:
🛒 GRAPHIT Paint [ Ссылка ] *
🛒 Gold Electrolyte [ Ссылка ] *
I used this printer (for the side parts):
🛒 ELEGOO Saturn 2 8K [ Ссылка ] *
▶ 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
[ Ссылка ]
▶ 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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Electroplating 3D Prints | Swords
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How to Metal Plate The Ring from LOTR
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Electroplating 3D Prints - Super Smooth
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DIY Electroplating 3D Prints ... (the shiny way) 🧪
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