DIY Copper Plating ..with a tampon

[@quietly_undone]

Finally the tampon’s absorption rate of a strange blue liquid from the commercials makes sense!

[@laurakampf]

Yes! They were copperplating all this time-who would have thought?

[@TheGrantAlexander]

Best comment of 2021!!

[@PatDooley50]

BWAHAHAHAHA

[@raymondmcgee4491]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@noskills9577]

Brilliant 😂

[@shyamdevadas6099]

The thing I love about this is that you paid as much attention to the part of the tank that isn't even visible. That's a sign of a true craftsman and professional. Very well done.

[@MichaelAlm]

This is so satisfying to watch!

[@brywestwhit]

Agreed! It’s like ASMR. Awesome video as always!

[@daveturnbull7221]

My first thought was - clickbait. But Laura doesn't do that so I watched and am really glad I did. In effect it was 'painting' the copper on and I was enthralled. Not so much thinking outside the box but redefining it completely 👍

[@mathi3933]

As a public service to those who missed it / don't read German: the sticker that was grinded off in the beginning says "When god created men, she was only practicing." :-)

[@LisaCorriveau]

OMG, I missed that! Thanks for pointing it out!

[@nogocux]

Blasphemie! 😆 👏👏 👏 Klasse, und ich hatte es auch nicht gesehen.

[@soupflood]

Of course, we all know God is a societal construct intended for coping with adversities and for rehearsing gratitude.

[@jrkorman]

Menstruation, childbirth, not being able to just pee almost anywhere - "God is female" - I think not! 😀

[@TheSliderW]

@@jrkorman I saw a woman pee in the Metro in Paris once so that doesn't count. Also, you don't give a means to reproduce to an experiment. That's a basic rule of thumb when creating a new life form. ; )

[@GreenShortzDIY]

Listening to a Wix ad in German. Sehr gut. :-) The copper plating process is so cool. I love that the copper on the tank retains an organic texture. Danke, dass du schöne Videos gemacht hast.

[@kennethboydsr3966]

Wow love your show I’m 71 and retired after 35 years of welding and just getting ready to try plating some old fishing reels thanks so much for the tips !!!! N

[@LizzyB123]

This is why we need more lady makers. No guy would ever think to use tampons for electroplating.

[@michaelgallacher4800]

Why would we not?? You do k ow the army is filled with guys and they came up with great ideas for tampons lol.

[@Tee.NZ.07]

Not really, plumbers use them all the time

[@Void-gn9zm]

Man here. Just wanna say you’re wrong. Lol

[@LizzyB123]

@@Void-gn9zm typical man 😂

[@jeanettel4840]

Legit and even if he did he wouldn't film it.

[@Greg8872]

Is that copper etched on? No, it's tamped on.

[@pheenix42]

GROAN!!

[@jeanettel4840]

*rim shot* get out! ;-)

[@Laurabeck329]

Using tampons for copper plating is exactly the kind of crazy brilliance that only Laura Kampf could come up with

[@planesimple8514]

Wow! This "paint on" method of copper plating is amazing! I never saw this done before. Now I'm thinking what I can use it on...tools maybe?! You got me all excited! Thank you for the great videos. Always a pleasure to watch you work.

[@thearcenist]

19s in and I'm already smitten. My dad and I restored a DT100 from the same era. Lovely old bikes

[@bertzwiers4439]

I love the creative thinking here! Not a solution I as a man would have come up with. Respect and a such a great example why we need more diversity in engineering.

[@j.l.emerson592]

I am an old, "old school" mechanic, who also happens to be female. I was utterly fascinated by how you copper plated the fuel tank. It looks so much better than painting it would look! It has a retro steam punk look to it now. Will you be copper plating other parts on the bike? Back in the day when I worked as a mechanic we had to maintain & repair everything on a vehicle. Not just the systems that keep a vehicle running properly, we also did body & glass repair, window tints, upholstery repair, etc. It's good to see young women continuing to carry the torch that we older female mechanics handed off to them. I hope you will help other young women as a mentor. I like how extensive & well rounded your skills are. Never stop learning because when you stop learning you stop living. Keep up the good work!

[@DeerheartStudioArts]

you rock! this from one of your biggest fans, a 75 yr. young gal who likes learning!

[@aianyoung]

Dang, I am impressed with how the tank came out without having to use a whole bath for plating. Great job!

[@ETOE]

The primer and black color will not resist the fuel. You need a 2 komponent epoxy primer. Love the copper look so much!

[@Jason-fb5gs]

This comes at a perfect time as I'm actually doing the same to my 1971 Honda 550 Cafe racer. You make it look so easy.

[@waylontmccann]

Laura this was great! I love the trick with the OB Tampon, much better than a dish sponge I think. I've seen this technique done a few times but none have such innovative thinking or have they yielded such consistent results. Good job!

[@spot1401]

probably overkill, but there are actual cotton pens, used for fading charcoal drawings, i think peters-art.de/en/calligraphy/accesories/2287/ami-papierwischer/estompen-set-4-stueck

[@ab7567]

I’m about to go to sleep because it’s almost 2am but I’m excited to watch some copper fun when I wake up, great start to a Sunday

[@Monkeywrench864]

As a plumber...I use Tampons for stopping persistent leaks when sweating copper pipe. Great video

[@anthonyturton8091]

Best video Ever !!!!! It had all my favourite things Old Motorcycles, Smudo,, Laura teaching exciting maker technique and.... Erm ..."Feminine hygiene Products" result !

[@denniscross2515]

Thank you for sharing this process. I was planning to plate a bike frame and didn't like the thought of using a large tank and gallons of the copper solution. I'me going to give this method a try.

[@noakessimon]

Honestly, this video is incredible. Every week is like the greatest magic trick I've ever seen. Thanks!

[@mrtnsnp]

"Secret" weapon: I may have laughed a bit too hard.

[@paulaward4806]

You are so unbelievably talented!

[@macexpert7247]

Love the 🎶, That magnetic vice is awesome!!!!! Result is 🤩 🤩

[@whazee]

As someone said in the chat, the tampon sure is a true multi-tool! (I'm certain I could use them as dye daubers for leatherworking 🤔) The copper looks amazing! Can't wait to see what else you do on the bike. 😊👍

[@SandBoxJohn]

A friend of mine used them to form the vertical points on the ears of a Doberman Pinscher when she was a puppy, multi use tool, indeed.

[@jameskilgore9688]

Thanks!

[@madzthedad]

OMG the tampon idea is GENIUS!!!!!

[@MultiTom1956]

It's a treat to my eyes to see you working so smoothly with any medium 👌 . Thank you and God bless .

[@FerFer84]

i used to reuse old markers to midified them to hold a tampon as tip, we where young and back then, have no respect to property. nice to see this

[@coloredcaboosecreations]

This has got to be to coolest DIY video I’ve seen in a long time! Guys everywhere are going to be shopping for tampons 😂

[@triggerthesound767]

this is the new best video you’ve ever done

[@kerchuansoong]

Can't wait to see the bike's transformation week to week. The copper tank already made the bike look like it BELONGS to you :)

[@sheph7ceo799]

Most excellent work and super video. Unless you desire some level of corrosion patina I recommend you clear coat the copper.

[@gerrymcerlean8432]

The copper finish looks great and should protect the tank from rusting but the copper will quickly lose its shine as it corrodes (oxidises). A few coats of clear laquer while it's still shiny will help it keep its good looks. Well done, Laura.

[@felixfromnebraska8648]

WOW, Luara, again, you take on another skill to broaden your knowledge and skills to master something new. Then you improvise (Tampon) for your needs. I thought it was genius myself. Thanks for sharing this with us. You inspire me every day, my friend. Felix!

[@randomguy7253]

props for the classic sticker on the tank and for taking "Tampongalvanik" literally!

[@ltlbuddha]

Looks soooo cool! Watching the vid is satisfying, but your smile of happiness at the end is pure joy.

[@anne-marie9842]

Laura, is there anything you can’t do? Imminent awe!

[@pteddie6965]

This is certainly a very unique look. I am usually a 'hop around' guy when I watch KZbin videos, but I could not take my eyes off of this one. I was mesmerized. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Stay safe.

[@migueldeltell5038]

Hi Laura. After watching your video, I just had a word in my head... Awesome!

[@GrahamDallas]

Super cool, absolutely love it. Also, I'm a bit nostalgic for DT 175 bikes, I learned to ride on one when I was 12

[@peterkitchingman6483]

That was also the first bike I owned . Explored all the hills around Wellington NZ

[@64maxpower]

That bike isn't a mess. It's a cool bike

[@gpanizzolo6090]

Excelente trabajo y muy novedoso, al menos para mi. Gracias por compartir siempre estos hermosos proyectos! Un fuerte abrazo desde Uruguay! Cuídate bien!!

[@kahoycrafts]

Nice result! Looks like someone wants to go for a walk, our dog gets pouty like that too when my day doesn't include her.

[@sign1in]

Great thinking on how to focus the copper plating with a tube and a tampon.

[@ericstoever9577]

Always something new! Pretty darn cool. And the great thing is that all of the skills all of the techniques you are learning are additive! Just imagine a Laura Kampf in another decade! Creating nuclear fusion with a soda bottle and dryer lint!

[@Phaxify]

Amazed at how well it worked with the tampon. It's like a copper pen. Good Idea!

[@danielwoolfe1135]

So creative!! Getting tampon out for this project is probs #1 in my "looks stupid but it works" book - love how you 'break the rules'!

[@sgsax]

This looks amazing! Really impressed with how even you got the electroplating doing it by hand here. Have to admit, even though I was expecting it from IG posts, opening the Secret Weapon box cracked me up. 😁 Can't wait to see future motor bike projects! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonathangehman4005]

I've never seen electrolysis without immersion before, I'm going to have to explore this. Those old Yamaha's are such practical bikes, they have sort of a cult following over here, it's cool to see one become an art project. HIGH FIVE!

[@deanbaker3418]

Super absorbent indeed! Amazing work as always!

[@markbryan9989]

Awesome! Of course I would not expect less than awesome from Laura! Can't wait to see the bike after all the updates are done. Thanks Laura!!

[@cd-r8419]

This proves that you will always have a great idea. you just have to wait for it to arrive. Beautiful job

[@petalss5325]

wow that’s so smooth and the second coating is so.. vibrant.. dunno if it’s the right word but the copper really showed up!! such a cool touch!!

[@TobiEbelDeichwerkstatt]

was so alles möglich ist... echt cool, wusste nicht das sowas geht! Danke für dieses Video LAura

[@abbebumfight9627]

That’s so awesome 😳 I planed a very long time ago to try some electric plating (like copper to turn it brass), but i’m so afraid about failure that i don’t do what i want... You’re pushing me to try and keep trust in what it could be... Thank u so much ´cause you are very encouraging in your videos Keep going 😁

[@ohwilbur1]

Everything you do is so incredibly impressive

[@SuperMarge123]

Absolutely brilliant. I love anything to do with motorcycles and bicycles. So clever so courageous in having a go at things that seem not possible, then smashing it with your brilliant solutions. Respect. Thank you. Regards Gareth Wiltshire UK. Gratitude. Quality. Respect.

[@tobiasrosner1317]

Came out with a very nice result! Just my additional 2 Cents: flush the gasoline tank with water before doing hot work on it. empty tanks full of vapour are even more dangerous than tanks fully filled with liquid gasoline. But im pretty sure you did like this 🙂 keep on going like this 🤙 love your stuff!

[@judge9amr]

So so cool!! Love that bike and the copper tank just makes it pop!!

[@CarlJones14]

I've never seen plating done this way. Very informative.👍

[@omartus]

I'm super happy that i follow you. You give us ideas we would never had. Cheers.

[@getawaywithpaul5513]

Loved the video Laura! I'm an electroplater myself so I am warmed by budding home platers 😊

[@krisgee1154]

Back in the days - before you were a twinkle in their eyes - this technique was known as selective plating! And if you had a hydraulic cylinder, maybe with a scratch or groove in it, you could build up with copper, then with chrome and eliminate the damage! Great for aircraft landing gear on a carrier at sea🤗🤗 As always, the smile makes the video🤗🤗

[@jasonperry6046]

I would be smiling too with how great that looks. I can't wait to see what you do with the seat. I envision a chocolate brown leather with a bright coloured stitching to give it a quilted look.

[@adapa22]

I love Copper! Great job! Congrats! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@christineb.6026]

Oh I think it‘s time for a sandblasting cabin. Nice!

[@kengoodfellow2298]

thanks muchly Laura, you just gave me the idea for the bling part of my new old bike build. love your work. kind regards. Ken ( from Mackay in Queensland, Australia

[@KevinMalliaTheMaker]

I love that look 👀 you did an amazing job on that tank. I can’t wait to see what else you do on your bike

[@ericdavey6702]

This is really cool! I had no idea you could copper plate something without submerging it. Smart.

[@hazeltollz5695]

Just bought a used bike and would LOVE to see more projects like this!

[@MrJerohm]

This electrolytic painting that you used is incredible !

[@gerimaple]

Now that I've watched this video, I better understand a book I read years ago. The author referred to a complex, multi-layered, and thorny problem as "a copper-plated b&tch." Thanks for the insight, belated and unintentional as it is. Looking forward to seeing the rest of the bike come together.

[@juliehowman3912]

I showed my brother and he was saying you remind him of our days as youngsters in the 70’s where he rebuilt a bike from parts, after we built a ford anglia from 3 non runners. He is hooked now too😂😂😂

[@searlekorasie9076]

Laura you are an amazing human being

[@AdityaPrakash-kt3rf]

Fun time with copper plating! Excited to see what new things u will show next time!

[@yvetterobertson2770]

YES! Talk about thinking outside the applicator... Another interesting project and a well done video. Keep it up Love!

[@ceriedwards3]

That was fantastic and I will deffo be checking out those sanding and buffing attachments when I get paid. Thanks Laura. I really look forward to more bike projects

[@pheenix42]

Miss, I seriously envy you your shop space. I love making things, but it seems like I've never had anywhere to work in. I congratulate you on this video; it's terrific!

[@giancarlopavanello3315]

home-made magic (some think they can't be done, just wisdom) good and ingenious

[@dansummers2965]

Wow, the metal goes on just like ink from a marker pen. I would never have expected that to work that well. Great job.

[@nicoausnrw]

hope the product placement are o.b. first time where a blue liquid make sense

[@kyleg3588]

That looks so good! Copper can be finicky as it patinas, will be cool to glimpse it as the finish ages in future videos!

[@davebauerart]

Beautiful results, and really great problem solving!

[@lumberjackthor]

Amazing work! The aesthetic of your videos inspire me a lot to create my material. Thanks 😉👏🏻👏🏻

[@georgedrago6840]

It’s so insane how good it looks!

You constantly out-do yourself, im amazed! Looking forward to seeing what else you will do with the bike :)

[@SchysCraftCo.]

Wowsers that is probably one of the coolest things. Can't wait to see more bike videos Keep up the great craftsmanship and hard work my friend. Keep making God bless.

[@mmac4047]

One thing about copper plating is that it is the base for nickel, gold and chrome plating. We gold plated aluminum Cnc flat panel display cases for a casino in Las Vegas, they went in the bath area so you could watch tv from the bath.

[@andybeeeeeee]

I love the Space Lord art on your wall!

[@laurakampf]

Thank you!

[@IgorKolar]

The result is absolutely amazing :) Nevermind the rest of it being a mess, one thing at a time, this is incredible, will definitely follow :)

[@stephanlottgen4944]

Mega cooles Projekt! Ich bin komplett geflasht, dass es sooo gut geklappt hat! Sieht richtig cool aus und wird in einem Jahr noch viel besser aussehen. 😊👍

[@robwilliams2410]

This bike is well on its way to becoming steampunk. It is so relaxing and satisfying to watch Laura at work. Ein echtes Gesamtkunstwerk. - Tolles Projekt - Tolle Umsetzung - Liebe zum Handwerk - Tolle Videoaufnahmen - Schöne Musik = ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Echte Inspiration 😍🥰

[@mariellecb1]

Fantastic video and beautiful result. Man, that Pferd wheel makes short work of the paint, and the pad brings it up to a nice shine. I love that CombiClick system! Can't wait to see what you have in mind for the seat.... :)

[@laurakampf]

Yes! It made sanding fun...that’s new! :)

[@pferdtools]

Excellent! Fantastic result! We can't wait for more projects around the trusty old Yamaha DT 175 :-)

[@kegboy12]

Wow! Love that look on the motorbike!

[@luvnotvideos]

Absolutely LOVED this video! Small displacement motorcycle! Cool and innovative modifications! Sudo sleeping on the couch! (sorry if his name is spelled wrong). This content is what keeps me coming back. Looking forward to seeing how you fix up the 175 :D