DIY Conductive Paint Recipe for paper circuits | Cheap, easy, and non-toxic!

Learn how to make DIY conductive paint out of Elmer's glue and graphite powder.
This cheap conductive graphite paint is great to have on hand when you are making simple electronics projects with your kids - it essentially acts like simple solder (but not nearly as good as solder).
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Use this DIY conductive paint to connect joints in paper circuits or simple projects involving small LED lights where you don't want to solder. I use copper tape, CR2032 batteries, and cheap LEDs when I make these projects, check out our blog to get some great ideas!
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  • @wildexperiment
    @wildexperiment6 жыл бұрын

    Great work, keep on going. U have the making of a Scientist

  • @bobsweb8022

    @bobsweb8022

    4 жыл бұрын

    hi graphite is not made from lead so no worries there but do not inhale the dust Pencils do not contain any lead metal. just seen video thanks

  • @1miltond
    @1miltond6 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for you video very good

  • @truetech4158

    @truetech4158

    6 жыл бұрын

    1miltond I agree with this comment. All the best

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @x87alpha1
    @x87alpha13 жыл бұрын

    I recommend you close the graphite powder can as soon as possible, or use a mask, as that dust is fine and I heard that can have health hazards! Not sure about the info, the other videos are saying this, but you know when it's a health hazard it's best to assume the worse case scenario! Also, I think it'll make more beautiful circuits if you put the solution in a squeeze bottle.

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's a great point, I'll make sure to remind people next time I make a graphite video! Great idea on the squeeze bottle, way easier than trying to paint it on.

  • @andieastra6141
    @andieastra61412 жыл бұрын

    WHY ARE WE NOT FUNDING THIS? Thank you Rosie, from one educator to another this is extremely helpful tutorial!

  • @gregs972-onlinestore2
    @gregs972-onlinestore25 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, but can you also use it for button contacts like for calculator buttons?

  • @alelondon23

    @alelondon23

    3 жыл бұрын

    yes

  • @fransjebik8554
    @fransjebik85546 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful explanation from a beautiful lady. Thank you. Do you have experience to make the conductive paint/ink waterproof? Of course also not toxisch.

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    6 жыл бұрын

    What application are you using the paint for that you are hoping is waterproof? I can't think of anythign non-toxic at the moment but you caould certainly paint over the whole circuit with some sort of rubber paint that is insulating (and thus would not short your circuit)

  • @fransjebik8554

    @fransjebik8554

    6 жыл бұрын

    Rosie Research Ah thank you Rosie. Good idea. I want to make a wall heater!

  • @infundibulum5294
    @infundibulum52943 жыл бұрын

    can i use it on the keyboard plastic, some lines are cut off due to corrosion.

  • @nightdeveloper

    @nightdeveloper

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same question. Keys stopped working, currently I'm using aluminum foil with tape, but it doesn't hold for long.

  • @jjhack3r
    @jjhack3r2 жыл бұрын

    I like you 🙂

  • @marmaladepie2722
    @marmaladepie27223 жыл бұрын

    PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO DIY EMF SHIELDING CONDUCTIVE HOUSEPAINT, WITH THE RIGHT FORMULA, ON WALLS & CEILING BECAUSE THE PAINT IS SO EXPENSIVE - 5 LTRS / $300. THANKS. WATCHING IN CANADA

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    3 жыл бұрын

    That sounds like a really cool project! I'll look into it :)

  • @sato473
    @sato4734 жыл бұрын

    Does this only work on paper? And does graphite stick can make it work?

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    4 жыл бұрын

    It should work on anything - by graphite stick do you mean a pencil? I dont think you can get thick enough coverage, but it should work in theory.

  • @sato473

    @sato473

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and why does it work on glue?

  • @raulacevedo-esteves9493
    @raulacevedo-esteves94933 жыл бұрын

    Does it scratch off easily?

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    3 жыл бұрын

    It does a pretty good job - if you're worried about repeated scratching you can put some tape over it!

  • @nightdeveloper
    @nightdeveloper3 жыл бұрын

    I wonder why there is need to explain that you don't eat the glue or the graphite.

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    3 жыл бұрын

    You never know :) Better to play it safe and put it out there!

  • @rustyholt6619

    @rustyholt6619

    11 ай бұрын

    you must have no children , they will eat anything

  • @fayssal7655
    @fayssal76554 жыл бұрын

    You could simply get a double sided conductive tape instead, for the same price, cause in the one-side tape the adesive material could not be a conductor, so the circuit will be cut on the joints. But your paint could be a better choice at some applications 👍. You look cute by the way. Thanks for the video.

  • @robinleebraun7739
    @robinleebraun7739 Жыл бұрын

    Your copper tape needs to have conductive adhesive. Then you wouldn’t have to use the graphite.

  • @bobsweb8022
    @bobsweb80224 жыл бұрын

    hi graphite is not made from lead

  • @jabhutt1013
    @jabhutt10135 жыл бұрын

    The whistling sound.........

  • @cyberdan1000
    @cyberdan10006 жыл бұрын

    your little demo with copper tape does not work because the copper tape is on top of an edhesive. The adhesive does not conduct electricity.

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    6 жыл бұрын

    Yep, I talk about that in the blog post, although often you can make the two layers of copper tape close enough together for the adhesive to act as a minor resistor. Layering the tape is much easier than bending for little hands, which is why the conductive paint comes in handy!

  • @wildexperiment

    @wildexperiment

    6 жыл бұрын

    u can also try with a z axis tape. www.adafruit.com/product/1656

  • @RosieResearch

    @RosieResearch

    6 жыл бұрын

    I've heard great things about z-axis tape, unfortunately, it is too $$ for my community science programs that are on a shoestring, but I do agree they can be a great alternative for families!

  • @rustyholt6619
    @rustyholt661911 ай бұрын

    pencil lead is a bad analogy theres no lead in pencils its the same as the black in in soy ink .lead is a scary word these says

  • @supersu3396
    @supersu33966 жыл бұрын

    Why do you talk too much. Are you always like that. 😑

  • @muhammadosama3358

    @muhammadosama3358

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's a tutorial you asshat ofcourse she's going to explain what she's doing!