Let me show you how to make gorgeus props by #electroplating your 3d prints. This is Anakins #graflex Lightsaber from Star Wars. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con.

This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating the lightsaber.

🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3YUX7Cy *
🛒 Copper Conductive Varnish: https://amzn.to/3IhsfVU *
🛒 Galvano Degreaser: https://amzn.to/3XGa4Pv *
🛒 Palladium Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3YKEfpY *
🛒 Gold Electrolyte: https://amzn.to/3ZQiNAe *
🛒 Coffee Filters: https://amzn.to/3JuKERc *

(*) 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
00:46 Creating the 3D Print
02:19 Sanding the Lightsaber
03:26 Bath Plating Process
07:13 Polishing the electroplated copper
08:00 Nickel/Palladium Electroplating (Bath + Galvanic Brush)
08:42 Gold Electroplating (Galvanic Brush)
09:16 Browning/Blackening Process
10:00 Creating translucent buttons
10:35 Assembly

▶ Anakins Lightsaber by Brad Harris
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:153...
▶ Red Button for Anakin Skywalker Lightsaber by UnimatrixRed
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:345...

🔔 Contact me if you have any questions etc.

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