This video was so helpful that I decided NOT to make my own solution at this time. I fully heeded your words to not do this if we do not know what we are doing and are not fully equipped to do so. To mitigate the perils of personally mixing the chemicals, I bought a premade "Bright Copper Electroforming Solution" and "Bright Nickel Plating Solution, Acid-Based," both of which have yet to arrive at the time of this writing. I also got some "Midas Replenishing Brightener For Electroforming Copper" for when I do use this video to make my own solution. Thanks again!
@DIYCOOLSTUFF9 ай бұрын
I think you will be happy with both solutions and the brightener, please reach out if you have any questions or trouble, I’ll try to help where I can! I appreciate your support!
@Incorruptus17 ай бұрын
Thank you very much Sir for uploading your elaborations, experiments and knowledge. It is interesting and educational. Thanks a lot!
@paulosoarescarvalho62194 күн бұрын
Where is the brighter? What you use (not in the video) as "brighter"? Thank's
@juangarcilazo70068 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Followed all steps and now Im able to electroplate my 3d prints. Thanks for your help! Can you please now make a video on how to post process the electroplated parts? Im struggling to get the mirror effect on my parts. Im using a dremmel with polishing wheel on it and some polishing compound, but still too far from mirror effect. Great job and keep going!
@DIYCOOLSTUFF8 ай бұрын
I will absolutely get a video of how to do that up. I've got the next few already made, and I've been working on my com badge video for ages but as soon as I finish that one it would probably be a good time to get that video out there. until then what I do: 1. rinse with distilled and baking soda to nullify acid 2. let dry completely 3. use increasingly fine sandpaper grits until its near mirror. I go to about 5000 grit wet sanding here. You need a very smooth surface to get the mirror effect. 4. use a buffing wheel on a drill press or Dremel with a buffing compound to get the mirror effect. - if it's a really odd, shaped item where standard methods of polishing aren't practical the I use a rock Tumbler with media designed to polish brass to polish my copper plates. This won't necessarily come out mirror, but it's definitely polished.
@juangarcilazo70068 ай бұрын
Awesome! Thank you for the answer. Can't wait for your next video. You just got a new subscriber today!
@noahreichert784210 ай бұрын
Great video, love the focus on safety. Please do clip the mic closer to your mouth though, sounds muffled.
@aleclanter2177Ай бұрын
This is an incredibly helpful video! Much more direct and informative than others I've seen, so I finally decided to make my own elecrolyte bath. I'm seeing a weird issue with the conductivity, though. I made 1/2 of the quantit you did here (~500ml water, 25ml sulfuric acid, 100g copper sulfate, drop of muriatic acid). It worked fine to begin with, but very quickly the current started dropping. The area of my piece works out to needing ~0.220A of current, and my surface resistance is around 900 Ohm per cm, but after about 10 minutes in the bath the supply has switched to constant voltage mode as it's hit the 12V maximum I set, and only getting around 0.05A of current. This is down from 0.220A at ~0.5V when I first started the power. Does anyone know what might be causing that?
@Energetic_Ballistic_SolutionsАй бұрын
Watt volts amps?
@whereswaldo11915 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the video. I want to bronze plate hardened steel to improve the "wear in" properties of parts but there is very little info on bronze plating. Can you do a video... with less singing 😊. Can you cover the making of the solution, voltage, Amps etc. Thanks.
@lancem878 ай бұрын
Love your instructional series videos. Have you thought about making a barrel plater? There seems to be very few DIY videos available on this process and I think that it might be a niche you could fill.
@DIYCOOLSTUFF8 ай бұрын
I have really thought about it, but after reading your comment, I think I could build a pretty simple one that could mostly be 3d printed. I'll put it on the videos to do in the future list.
@printedpropsfactory2 ай бұрын
This is a great video, thank you for going through this and showing the process. I've seen a bunch of people talk about brighteners in copper plating, is that something you can cover for us?
@r.in.shibuya6 күн бұрын
Your list has “Brighter”… I didn’t see you use it in the video.
@Falcon-eh8tqАй бұрын
didnt know keanu reeves was into electroplating, cool!
@markkevin72457 ай бұрын
This is mind blowing! I’ve only just come across your video and this process is amazing! I never thought you could do this on a diy level… as for the acid mixture… scary stuff but when it’s mixed and diluted with water is it safe to touch? Not going to eat it or go for a bath but would like to think it’s much safer when mixed? As I would make a batch and then I can store the strong stuff away.. I’m in uk so have Found I can only get most things from a chemical company …..my main thing to produce is small keepsakes.. leaves.. small prints… but I wonder if you could electroplate a full size mask… like a stormtrooper mask.. you could use a plastic storage container… but that depends if the solution gives off bad fumes… I was going to have set up away from anyone in garage….thanks for sharing your wisdom.. and would like t know your thoughts on diluted solution.
@DIYCOOLSTUFF7 ай бұрын
Even diluted the solution would not be safe to come into contact with bare skin or to inhale fumes for a long period of time (however fumes are less of a concern than skin contact as they dissipate in a fairly short distance, and with decent ventilation the fumes are of minimal concern. Acid resistant PPE is a must regardless of if mixed or not. Diluted sulfuric acid is actually more reactive than concentrated believe it or not. Long explanation but worth a read if your interested in the science of that. Not sure about if its available in the UK, but there are quite a few premixed copper plating solutions available on amazon in the US if you don't fancy mixing your own however its less cost effective to order premixed. Don't let that scare you way though, with a little precaution it can be done safe and still be enjoyable. As far as plating a large item its absolutely possible and you can use the same method, however the power supply used in my video and most others in that price range are going to be borderline inadequate to provide enough energy to plate such a large item in a timely manner, not saying it couldn't be done but by the math alone it seems it would be fairly slow process. I've actually purchased a fish tank and plan to try plating a Mandalorian Helmet one of these days so if you're still watching my stuff when that day gets here, I'll let you know how it goes.
@markkevin72457 ай бұрын
@@DIYCOOLSTUFF thanks very much! And I will work safe.. good to know that the solution is still a danger…I was thinking a heavy clear storage box would be good to do a large item… and as the voltage is low.. I thought maybe if I left helmet in solution working away maybe in a week or so it would cover. But I’ll start small… I’m really amazed by this..
@jiminlee43016 ай бұрын
Nice video! A quick question, the Cu-plated piece looks like a steamed salmon, I mean looks not glossy; what treatment should be processed after Cu plating? Maybe I missed it
@DIYCOOLSTUFF6 ай бұрын
Thank you! The parts need to be polished after plating, if its a smooth surface something as simple as steel wool will be enough, if its a rougher surface then you can either use sand paper, rotary tools, buffing wheel, or a tumbler with polishing media etc… Im working on a video about this but there is also some good information out there if you google how to polish electroplated copper.
@gatsu88888883 ай бұрын
Awesome video Im still learning I wished to ask , how to get the graphite paint shiny ? I use a spray one already made in a can , when I touch the item even gently and even with a primer underside it came off Im pretty upset XD even cause if you do not get it shiny the copper takes like 5 times more to cover the item
@aleclanter2177Ай бұрын
I spent around two weeks experimenting with graphite paints, and what finally worked for me is just a really high-grade, fine powder and acetone. I drop a couple teaspoons of graphite into a mixing container, and slowly add acetone until the consistency is right for an airbrush. Two coats of the paint and I get around 900 Ohms resistance per centimeter without any polishing needed.
@foxxybrn17 ай бұрын
Love your videos. What happened to the end results video? Would love to see the COM badge and the ring results
@DIYCOOLSTUFF7 ай бұрын
Just posted the video, if you want to check it out.
@charlenesanders-pg6xj10 ай бұрын
I def want to try this!
@DIYCOOLSTUFF9 ай бұрын
You should give it a try! be safe!
@MAKRAMLAGH-cs2fj8 ай бұрын
شكرا❤
@rickykngo7 ай бұрын
Will this solution work for gold or platinum as well?
@DIYCOOLSTUFF7 ай бұрын
I have never tried to use gold or platinum but I wouldn’t think this would be ideal solution to use with either of those metals.
@AdventureLifeFiles10 ай бұрын
Thankyou!
@ayatecgroup45449 ай бұрын
❤❤❤❤❤ thanks
@DIYCOOLSTUFF9 ай бұрын
No Problem let me know if you have any questions!
@NEKRWSPHERE7 ай бұрын
H2SO4 is not the same acid as in your stomach. HCl - Hydrochloric acid is in your stomach. Though I don't recommend carelessness around strong solutions of Hcl either. Review your WHMIS and read the data sheets before proceeding, and wear protective equipment even when working with weaker concentrations (cleaning etc.)
@DIYCOOLSTUFF7 ай бұрын
Not sure if that was directed at me, I don't believe I referred to H2SO4 as stomach acid anywhere in the video. If so, I mis spoke, but I reviewed the video and couldn't find it. Spent a decent portion of the video on acid safety so I'm grateful for a heads up if I did misspeak because I did try to overly stress safety. Thanks for watching!
@RamDragon327 ай бұрын
4:20 Despite the ironinc timestamp, am i the only one who noticed he's grabbin the wrong eye prot here? Might protect yer eyes from flying debris but not from fumes or liquid splashing and with that much acid and heat ya really need chem goggles. I'd recommend chem goggles and a full face shield, but I used to do printmaking with nitric acid baths and large(ish) copper plates so I get paranoid about acid splashes from my own exposure.
@DIYCOOLSTUFF7 ай бұрын
Chem goggles or a visor shield are def the way to go, thanks for the reminder I'll be sure to mention that in any future videos on the subject and add it to the description materials list. Cheers!
@jeremy_68387 ай бұрын
Your sound quality sucks !
@DIYCOOLSTUFF7 ай бұрын
Haha yes I know, new videos have been recorded with better gear, learning curb I guess, sometimes learning how to shoot the video and record the audio is more tough than whatever I’m doing.
@SuperDave-vj9en22 күн бұрын
@@DIYCOOLSTUFF Actually I didn’t find the sound all that bad. Your video was informative and very helpful. Hopefully someday you can make more videos related to nickel plating and such. Thanks