Super Shiny 3D Prints | DIY Electroplating

[@CheeseWithMold]

Wonderfully edited video! I followed along with your Narsil project recently to make a gift for a friend, and it worked absolutely perfectly with the graphite paint. Working on making a nickel and copper chess set now! Thank you so much for your videos on this relatively niche hobby. I honestly couldn't do it without these guides.

[@teresar6348]

What was the binder you used? Idk where you are, but the linked stuff doesn't ship to my country, nor could I find a chemical name for translation. (Cause when he said 2 part glue, my mind went to epoxy or super glue)

[@Robert-cl8oy]

I couldn't get it locally in Australia, either. I found the following works really well: 40g Acetone 2g Gorilla Super Glue 5g Graphite

[@robertmunafo5039]

@@Robert-cl8oy I'm having a hard time finding fine enough graphite powder. I have some that is labeled as 400 mesh and it seems to big to use in an airbrush, clogs all the time.

[@SAMEDOKAWA]

@@robertmunafo5039 You need a most bigger diameter in your airbrush. Minimum 0.5mm

[@alc_parisot]

I really like how you want people to be safe

[@hen3drik]

I try my best!

[@幽霊船-o4h]

Yes!!! So good people dont realize bad instructions can lead to very bad health hazards.

[@MrNoipe]

Your video quality is insanely good. Thanks for being so detailed

[@whitemandarin2043]

You can also use a fish tank pump to circulate the water instead of rotating the part.

[@satibel]

you might still get shadows unless your part is fairly thin, because the voltage isn't uniform, as the distance from the electrode isn't constant.

[@LouisLeXVIII]

Amazing video (you deserve more subs!). I have tried plating and I have found that meticulous polishing of graphite, moving the print as it is plating are mandatory, as well as generally taking your time. It is quite an expensive hobby, however, and I wouldn't recommend it to people without the money to spend.

[@hen3drik]

Yes, it‘s not an uncomplicated process. I think I (unintentionally) make it look too easy but it‘s actually everything I do you see in the tutorials.

[@marcobucio8770]

Another amazing job! Perfect explanation, really enjoyable video ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@Nordern]

Damn that looks good! Really want to try this at some point!

[@Shikaradin66]

Please can you share more info about the glue binder you use

[@L3X369]

The best video I watched in a while! Both the quality of it and the idea it's just perfect. I just wanted to find out how to electroplate a rotor in copper, but stayed for the beauty of your prints!

[@mediadranefamily3215]

What adhesive do you use in your graphite solution? Is it just essential plastic model glue? An a 2part (A&B) adhesive? Please explain further. Thank you.

[@scaledsilver]

this dude is gate keeping the binder, If I find it out im releasing the information this is mad weird.

[@tommyfalconey]

Its demonstrated in another video

[@TimBoyleAZ]

Briliant! Thank you for such a detailed description of something I used to think was best left to the professionals. :)

[@keithkirby7376]

jaw dropping...top tier craftsmanship

[@Gr8Success]

beautiful work , nicely done sharing the process . good job !

[@florianguglielmini1651]

Can you do a video about the solidity of 3d model eletroplated ? I can be interesting to see the difference before and after 🤩

[@eazyonewiththeforce]

Can you do one on regular pla?

[@florianguglielmini1651]

@@eazyonewiththeforce i prefer a test on resin model ⭐

[@TheMidwestbear]

holy shit this is amazing

[@Fraunzi]

This is awesome dude!

[@christopheswiderski2026]

Super gutes Video, es löst gleich 2 meiner aktuellen Probleme - Dankeschön dafür. 🎉😂

[@Mircose]

wow, an alchemist!!

[@johnsm2550]

What is your electroplating solution ratios? How do you make it?

[@johnt5875]

I wonder if you can put a pump in the bath and force the solution through a filter and reintroduced into the bath causing a liquid current. That coupled with the rotating part would give better flow of (fresh) solution touching the part.

[@joshuawebb7091]

Do you have links to the particular binder and graphite powders you used? Having mixed results with the brands in using and would really like better stuff.

[@hen3drik]

You could use this binder: amzn.to/44sVm1P this also works but needs time to dissolve: amzn.to/3KZpyui you could get the graphite here: www.graphite-shop.com/de/mikro-graphit-14my-994my-995.html

[@robbiejones5711]

You have two binder examples from Amazon. One is a cement and the other a two part epoxy. I don't see you mixing a two component before the acetone so I'm guessing it's the cement in your video?

[@hen3drik]

It’s the epoxy binder only

[@EGM1775]

You can also just use magnetic spray paint

[@heckinmemes6430]

I thirst for the electro plating jungle juice.

[@chiyodraconis9304]

Do you share the "rotary jig" printing files? I checked your printables profile, but could find it. I would appreciate it! I enjoy your amazing videos since I encoutered them!

[@hen3drik]

drive.google.com/file/d/15NfkE-hSU_soRJr-C3I7oPBkl4shtxow/view?usp=sharing xeno_arch did it here

[@chiyodraconis9304]

Thank you so much! I printed it already and try some tests with the ring. I appreciate your videos so much! I still have some trouble with the power supply. Sometimes it switches from CC to CV and I'm confused. But I hope I will figure this out.

[@danilozeppellinidoprado2072]

Thank you Man!!! U're awesome

[@Mike-H_UK]

Excellent. Very informative and helpful. You are obviously very experienced and passionate about this.

[@diykepo6954]

very good video. I am also interested in electroplating.. I Wish I could make a video like yours, it would be so much fun... 👍👍

[@amirmahdiheidari-k9g]

Hi we have a part of 3d print but we can not cupper electroplate it could you please help me.

[@Zen_Modeling]

Excellent information! Quick question do you know of a Copper conductive paint that’s available to buy & I can use in my Airbrush? I’ve got a nickel plating setup already. Just looking for best product for the Copper or Graphic conductive coat?? Thanks! Lee

[@shirinchawla9618]

thank you for the detailed and instructive video! Would it be possible for you to share more details about putting together a rotating jig to rotate the prints in the bath? I can’t find instructions on putting it together anywhere- thank you!

[@hen3drik]

Look here: drive.google.com/file/d/15NfkE-hSU_soRJr-C3I7oPBkl4shtxow/view?usp=sharing

[@christophschmitt4600]

Do you think it would work to add the graphite powder to the printer resin instead of varnishing it with it?

[@hen3drik]

Wouldn’t work out. People tested this.

[@frankdearr2772]

Great, thanks 👍

[@justinbanks2380]

Wait, to silver plate something, you have to put a layer of gold on first?

[@d-not-u]

Not bad. Is hard to get those results with graphite but is possible.

[@rob612]

Thank you for the brake down with the plating and well done with the New Elegoo how are you finding her... plus great editing as well

[@ferriswhitehouse1476]

Please show us what adhesive you are using 🙏

[@halo112az]

Sehr geil 😎🤩

[@spirum1976]

Where can we find the 3d printed spinning machine? Ty, nice video

[@jimstevenson8693]

Your Videos are fantastic. Have you tried a magnetic stirrer to keep the electrolyte moving around the object? I have to plate a large flat object and I can use a long and narrow tank to save on electrolyte but it would not have the space to rotate...

[@TheBadBone23]

This could work magic in scale modeling applications but how safe is to do it? how easily you can find all the products needed? I have 0 experience when it comes to chemical and reactions so I'm scared of trying this :))

[@MekazaBitrusty]

I’m wondering why you electroplated the items in the different metals? You didn’t explain why. Especially why you would cover the gold with silver?

[@hen3drik]

My silver electrolyte flakes off on copper + nickel. That’s why I apply a thin gold layer. Not all metals are compatible to each other. I‘ll think about explaining this in future videos.

[@dassimoudiallo9996]

Great video, thanks! Please, I'd like to know which polishing machine with the rotating module you use with 0.4mm powder. Thanks

[@biomashed]

Does this increase strength?

[@alpine1731]

How bad would it be if I used a tumbler again for polishing after the copper phase before nickel plating? Would that work or do I have to go with 1000 grit sandpaper?

[@ssuummuuukkhh]

You have really detailed videos. Just a doubt, how much is the pH of your bright acidic copper electrolyte?

[@hen3drik]

It’s around pH 1

[@boualemrahlaoui5040]

Great master thank you l want to ask about a gold making l think the same operation

[@crusher44x]

Hi, is there a suitable alternative for walnut granules? My wife is allergic to nuts and would not like to risk it. Thank you!!

[@hen3drik]

I don’t know. Polishing by hand works very good too.

[@crusher44x]

@@hen3drik thank you for your response! I am just that lazy 😂

[@joelromero7162]

Hello, I have a question regarding the binder, I have asked local businesses but they do not know what product that is. Could you please send me a link to see that type of product please. It is the only product I need to be able to do the tests! I would appreciate

[@TakensoK]

Can I use electrolytic copper powder size 1um instead of graphite? and solvent-based acrylic resin instead of glue?

[@hen3drik]

Could work out

[@Drakethification]

Can you recommend any other polishing material for people who are incredibly allergic to walnuts?

[@hen3drik]

Polish by hand

[@velociraptor2011]

Hey! Great video! Some model paint brands (Vallejo I think) also have conductive paint. Do you think these would work as a conductive layer for electroplating prints?

[@hen3drik]

I think it will work if it’s really conductive(!). Remember: delicate thin layers have to be plated as „quickly“ as possible.

[@johnbrooks7350]

To avoid painting could you not mix the conductive graphite into the resin?

[@hen3drik]

No

[@Roshi_-4]

What kind of glue did you use?

[@hen3drik]

You can use gorilla super glue

[@TheFlyingHouseOfficial]

I tried the exact graphite recipe from the same company (4 micron graphite, uhu binder and some pure acetone). The results were not great, it took 6 coats and a light polish with microfibre cloth in between just to get 1.7Kohms. It basically didn't adhere properly to the print so being slightly too rough with the microfibre took it off. A big thank you to one of the commenters here (@Robert-cl8oy) on using 2g Gorilla Super Glue in place of the 1g UHU. It worked perfectly! 1st coat= 3Mohm, 2nd coat =1.3Kohm, 3rd coat= 700ohm. Each layer dried in under a minute and binded really well to the part. Worked well with a 0.4 airbrush.

[@hen3drik]

Yes, tried this recipe, too. It’s works very good.

[@Alexdiaz727]

Alright finally got everything ordered. Going to try this out at the end of the month. I got a few questions though. You say measure for 1k to 2k ohms but your meter is showing 17k ohm in the video? Also why did the first flying lady not workout? Did you not test? Can I use a buffing wheel with no polishing compound on the graphite to polish it or is microfiber rag enough? Does the UHU two part work better then the UHU hart? I ordered the UHU hart.

[@hen3drik]

Hi, ignore the ohm meter. Try to apply several thin coats of graphite until you hit the spot around 1k. Polish between the layers. A rag is enough. You can use Uhu hart. Make sure it dissolves completely. Good luck!

[@Alexdiaz727]

@@hen3drik Thanks! Looking forward to trying it out.

[@павелроманов-ы7у]

Hello, can you please write a detailed recipe for the solution itself.

[@hen3drik]

I only use commercials right now, sorry!

[@sprocket5526]

German humor, dry as sandpaper 😀 excellent results by the way.

[@ezekielchery6892]

What other binder can I use im in the us and the shipping is to long

[@MatLuschek]

This is amazing! I notice you always start with copper, if I want to make something silver or nickel, do I have to start w copper plating or can I just go to a nickel? Also, is the nickel plating toxic st all once it’s on the object?

[@hen3drik]

Copper is soft, deposits fast and cheap. Easy polish, too. That’s all.

[@DerHobbychannel]

Hi, ich hab mir das jetzt n paar mal angeschaut. Ich verstehe jetzt nicht, wie ich an chrom komme? Sehe jetzt nur Kupfer oder Gold. Welcher Faktor macht es aus, was das Endergebnis ist? Muss man eine andere Lösung / Säure nehmen oder liegt es an den Platten. Ich möchte wirklich nur Chrom haben. Lg

[@hen3drik]

Kupfer für die dicke grundschicht. Dann Nickel/Palladium als dünne sperrschicht damit das nicht mit dem Gold diffundiert. Wenn du nur Chrom willst Go Kupfer->chrom/Palladium oder cu->ni/pd->au->ag

[@DerHobbychannel]

@@hen3drik also liegt es an den Platten die ich als Anode nehme?

[@timw1636]

Wow! Beautiful.. I've had no luck electroplating with graphite, anyone know what "binder" would mean in the states? Glue, epoxy?

[@xugans99]

I don't know what kind of binder would work like what he has, but I have been having great luck with a mixture of just Speedball India Ink and graphite powder. Start with a 50/50 mix then adjust as needed. I did 5 tbsp of ink and 6 tbsp of graphite, worked pretty good, made it through an airbrush no problem, just need to clean the airbrush really good immediately after using. Water works fine for that too which is pretty awesome. Just follow the same steps in the vid, spray, polish, spray, polish etc... for a really good base layer. You are looking for continuity of less than 4k, but I can easily get less than 1k. Just make sure whatever you are spraying on is nice and clean, and any under layers are fully cured. Any off gassing will cause the graphite to crack, which looks super cool if that is the effect you are going for

[@LordiLortsen]

Moin moin. Klasse Videos.😊 Inspiriert von deinen Videos habe ich mir von Tifoo ein Starterset für die Galvanisierung und das Kupferleitspray, Palladium etc. gekauft. Warum erhalte ich nach vier Stunden Galvanisieren ein Objekt, was voller Pickel ist und wo die Kupferschicht bröckelt? Liegt das am Laborgerät, der Trockenzeit vom Kupferleitspray oder an den Einstellungen? Oder liegt es am Draht, den ich zum Eintauchen verwende? Geräteeinstellungen habe ich von der Tifoo Tabelle entnommen. Vielen Dank.😊 Grüße aus dem Münsterland.

[@hen3drik]

Du hast vermutlich eine zu starke Feldstärke. 3Ddruck Oberfläche ausrechnen, Quadratdezimeter = Strom. Auf diesen Wert einstellen (über den Strom, nicht Spannung). Druck 10-15 cm von der Anode halten.

[@p4cca]

Won't acetone medium sprayed through an airbrush destroy the gaskets and other rubber parts?

[@hen3drik]

yes, but it takes ages. I still use one i bought 5 years ago and i use it a lot.

[@MFSHARTY]

Can I do this with PLA printed parts?

[@hen3drik]

Sure

[@sergetheijspartner2005]

So did you put the lady on your Rolls Royce

[@robertomigliolo8406]

Wow!!!!

[@ArtemisiaAbsintum]

What if you take transparent resin and add graphite powder to it as a filler? Will such models be electrically conductive enough for electroplating?

[@hen3drik]

According to other researchers: no

[@weakmindedidiot]

Yes. I use a "gloss glazing liquid" which is a slow drying clear acrylic. Then I add 2:1 graphite by volume to it. Typically only a table spoon of liquid and 2 tablespoons of graphite is enough for most of my prints. Then I let it dry well and polish it. After polishing it is usually around 200 ohms / cm which I think is better than he's getting at 2k ohms? Polishing properly seems to be key. You can also manually touch up areas that don't perfectly coat.

[@hen3drik]

I thought he meant resin for resin 3D printers.

[@weakmindedidiot]

@@hen3drik Oh ok. You're right. I'm an idiot. He probably wanted 3D resin.

[@robertomigliolo8406]

What camera do you use to record the video?

[@ДенисШмелев-ф5з]

Is it possible to electroplating copper and zinc together, to get brass layer on 3d print?

[@hen3drik]

Absolutely.

[@Frankenstein1985]

Moin Hendrik, in dem Video schlug der erste Beschichtungsversuch mit dem Kupferelektrolyt fehl und du meintest das der Grafitleitlack nicht genug leitfähig war. Beim zweiten Versuch hat es dann funktioniert. Mich würde interessieren was du beim zweiten Versuch anders gemacht hast, so das es geklappt hat bzw. welchen Fehler hattest du beim ersten Versuch gemacht das es nicht funktioniert hat ? Schließlich hattest du ja auch im ersten Versuch die Figur sichtlich dick genug Lackiert gehabt und sie wurde auch vor dem Galvanisieren poliert um die Leitfähigkeit zu erhöhen. Und trotzdem hat es nicht funktioniert. Warum ??? Mich würde brennend interessieren woran es gelegen hat , damit ich solche Fehler im vorraus bei meinen eigenen Projekten nicht machen muss. Vielen Dank und mach weiter so 👍👍👍 LG

[@hen3drik]

Der graphitlack war ungleichmäßig aufgetragen. Ich hatte an einer guten Stelle gemessen und dann auf das gesamte Teil geschlossen. More layers(!) did the job.

[@Frankenstein1985]

@@hen3drik Danke für die Antwort ! Gut zu wissen. Werde drei Lagen Grafitlack sicherheitshalber lackieren. Vermutlich muss man nicht zwischen jeder Schicht das Objekt polieren? LG

[@hen3drik]

@Frankenstein1985 mach 5 Schichten und polier zwischen allen.

[@1conu593]

Hi hendrik ! Be sure your current clippers dont touch your bath or it will contaminate, design your copper to with a lips going higher than the bath ;-)

[@hen3drik]

I’ll do!

[@seekertosecrets]

3:02 And this graphite paint is good for how long? 9:29 Industrial stuff!

[@hen3drik]

Don’t know, doesn’t last long for me. Keep it sealed. Shake well before use.

[@autotokalon7]

2:30 what kind of binder should I use? I tried "Golden clear tar gel" and it keeps peeling off of an object. I'm struggling here😥

[@hen3drik]

I used the light blue: www.google.de/search?q=uhu+schnellfest+35g&client=safari&sa=X&sca_esv=564736079&hl=de-de&biw=390&bih=661&tbm=shop&ei=V6kAZfG9GKO7xc8PhKyG0As&oq=uhu+schnellfest+35g&gs_lp=Eg5tb2JpbGUtc2gtc2VycCITdWh1IHNjaG5lbGxmZXN0IDM1ZzIIEAAYFhgeGBgyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyChAhGBYYHhgYGB1I9CFQ3w5YtSBwAXgAkAEAmAGWAaAB8gKqAQMzLjG4AQPIAQD4AQGKAhJtb2JpbGUtc2gtd2l6LXNlcnDCAgoQABiKBRiwAxhDwgIIEAAYgAQYsAPCAgoQABgYGIAEGLADwgIJEAAYCBgeGLADwgIJEAAYHhgYGLADwgIHEAAYigUYQ8ICBxAAGBgYgATCAgYQABgWGB6IBgGQBgg&sclient=mobile-sh-serp

[@amirulmukmin4965]

can u recommend what binder brand should i get ? what have in Ace Hardware

[@hen3drik]

Try to find an expoxy 2 component glue. Use the binder of it. You can use any other glue, too. Works more or less the same. Make sure it‘s dissolved.

[@Bl0ckfett]

Okay I've some questions 1.) my laboratory power supply can go up to 15V and 2A. Is it enough for a bit bigger parts? My problem here is: the tifoo calculator tells me way more Amps in an acid solution instead of an alkaline. The alkaline solution is NOT for an "end coating" and the I hear 1.5A / dm... I'm a bit confused. 2.) wich is better? copper conductive paint or the graphite paint? in older videos you used copper but I think graphite works well too and has lower costs I hope you can understand me, otherwise kannst du auch in deutsch mit mir schreiben, kein problem^^

[@hen3drik]

1) use acidic copper electrolyte. 1-1.5A/dm^2 surface area in constant current mode. 2A = 2dm^2 surface area max. 2) use copper paint if you can get your hands on it. It‘s easier to start with.

[@Bl0ckfett]

Thanks for help. One thing I can't understand. Let me explain. The figure in the video has a surface of ~ 216 cm² and you need 10.8 A right? But your supply has max 5A. And that means it takes only longer to get a coat on it? I mean, the figure is a success.

[@hen3drik]

@Bl0ckfett I admit, the way i show it is confusing. I'm lazy and use a unit value that gives me the (pseudo)result of the 1A/dm² directly in blender. The unit in blender is NOT what the surface area actually is. Sorry, my fault. The long way ist 1) set the units to 0.001 and you get the m² 2) convert m² in dm². The figurine is actually 2.16 dm² -> so i used between 2.16 and around 4A/dm²

[@Bl0ckfett]

@@hen3drik Okay I understand. Thanks for the answer ;-)

[@gibrantful]

Do you think regular UHU work?

[@hen3drik]

maybe. you have to try it. I cant tell for sure.

[@haoshun-tech]

👍

[@ikub58]

Any suggestions for gold brush plating? (US)

[@xugans99]

What layer are you on? I've made my own copper solution. Amazon sells nickel, palladium, and gold solutions, though not exactly the cheapest, plus graphite sticks for the palladium and gold. I have made some pretty cool stuff so far. I live in NY!

[@OliinykO]

Why do you use graphite powder? Why not aluminium or copper powder? Graphite has 400 times more resistivity than aluminum.

[@Starganderfish]

Typically cost. Graphite is a lot cheaper than copper. Copper conducts better but it’s a lot harder to diy a copper paint and more expensive.

[@paulb9769]

Is graphite as effective?

[@hen3drik]

it is, when it's handled correctly.

[@paulb9769]

@@hen3drik In what sense? I live in the UK and can not for the life of me get hold of sulphuric acid any suggestions?

[@jamwjc1]

is this possible with FDM prints?

[@hen3drik]

Like a charm!

[@jamwjc1]

@@hen3drikWould I just follow the same steps?

[@GokouZWAR]

Pretty neat but pretty dangerous stuff.

[@hen3drik]

Handle with care 😇

[@jeremiahbullfrog9288]

What is "binder"?

[@MykalRodriguez]

Adhesive essentially.

[@jeremiahbullfrog9288]

@@MykalRodriguez Do you use a particular kind? I imagine the brand would change the amount needed?

[@MykalRodriguez]

Cant say as this particular process is out of my realm, i bought a premade graphite paint. But i will say you need something that can withstand acetone and be able to adhere to the pieces you are making. Also in my mind avoid quick drying adhesives like gorilla glue

[@FrankyAkamtsu]

hey dude. Meinst du..du könntest mal nen Space Marine von warhammer 40k versuchen zu platen? .. ich hab da ganz gottlose ideen :D grüße aus dem norden.

[@hen3drik]

Kein Problem: Electroplating 3D Prints | Miniatures kzbin.info/www/bejne/nobMlWp-n9Vkq7c

[@biffspaceman4962]

Yeah, no. Excellent video. Awesome outcome. But waaaaaaaaaay more work (and toxic waste) than I'd ever want to put into it.

[@deborahrysdyk3252]

What is this binder that you use? where I can buy this?

[@hen3drik]

I use the binder of a German 2 component glue. It’s this amzn.to/3P4sgzU

[@TheSenatHimself]

Moin.

[@fly-fpv]

Moin moin

[@philipp594]

Resin printers emit horrible fumes. Also should use ppe for that.

[@LaserWombat]

Why would you hide the adhesive that worked best... Thats just so dumb. Thumbs down for that alone

[@hen3drik]

surreptitious advertising. That’s why.

[@mvadu]

As a well produced edited video this is nicely done.. But as a 'this is how you can do it to get the same results' this is poorly done.. No information given about the key steps like binder information, it's more like an ad for a proprietary method which you are going to use in your etsy store😂

[@hen3drik]

I don’t have an Etsy Store neither do I provide any commission service.

[@hahahano2796]

Take off your earpods. Your ears are important tools to yours and others safety.

[@RcNerd]

What a waste of time. Resin & talc 😂

[@DeFakir88]

Great tutorial, but can you share more information about the graphite and binder that you use? What products do you use?

[@hen3drik]

You could use this binder: amzn.to/44sVm1P this also works but needs time to dissolve: amzn.to/3KZpyui you could get the graphite here: www.graphite-shop.com/de/mikro-graphit-14my-994my-995.html

[@smokeduv]

Nice video! I have a question. Can they be used for brass plating? I mean, after the copper plating, rinsing them with an alcaline bath with zinc to get them covered with a nice zin plating and then heating them to get the copper migrate to the surface, giving it the golden look typical of brass. If it can be done it would be great for “gold plating” stuff that we don’t really need or want a real gold plating for like props or things like that. All this while being easier and cheaper. Not to get away with gold, it’s just for different uses. Gold is fragile when in 24k form, but if you want really really bright gold you can’t go wrong with real gold

[@hen3drik]

Yes, it’s exactly working as you said. I Never do this as it’s a little hard to handle. I mean, yes it’s cheaper but a quick gold finish isn’t that expensive either.

[@Unwinter]

What is this "bright" copper solution? Any diy alternatives if unavailable in my location?

[@BM-yy8db]

All the doubts about costs and space requirements and health safety in setting something like this up myself fade away like snow in the sun the moment you put something in that gold bath 😍

[@anderssorenson9998]

That was wonderful. It was very interesting to see how thick the coating was on that damaged piece.

[@hen3drik]

It’s thickness is way more impressive when you feel it. Solid shell.

[@Sean-fl2hv]

Amazing result! Question @hen3drik - why did you use ultra-fine 4 um graphite powder as opposed to say 44 um, since conductivity of graphite increases with particle size? Is there another factor outside of conductivity?

[@X3msnake]

how does that diy graphite base compares to the copper paint you used to use? My experience with graphite was never good, the metal would separate from the print by the graphite layer

[@hen3drik]

Layer adhesion has never been an issue for me when the whole part is plated. This is for copper and graphite. I think it’s the thickness of the conductive paint not being too big.

[@X3msnake]

@@hen3drik what differences do you see in use from the copper to the graphite paint?

[@Ukyuu9]

Mega :D, Endergebnis hübscher als würde man es rendern xD