The majority of videos I've seen show expensive specialty products thank you for showing how to do this with every day items

@sarzbeth

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! Amazing. I can put most of this on my Walmart grocery pickup order

@shapelessed

3 ай бұрын

These are even more expensive and more dangerous than what you can really do at home... Some white vinegar, whatever metal you want for cathode and anode, a spoon of salt for conductivity, connect the cathode and anode to power and after a few hours they will dissolve their ions into a nice solution where you can plate your stuff. Even cheaper, even safer, even easier.

this is the best electroforming tutorial I've ever seen in my whole life. thank you

🟧~Frequently Asked Questions ~🟧 (1) The white powder is baking soda, once it touches the super glue it becomes rock solid. (2) If you are not making a ton of stuff you can use half the amount of copper pipes for the anode and be just fine (3) Make sure to take out your anodes if you are done electroforming if you don't it will leach more copper into the solution and throw off the ratio! if that does happen your piece will be salmon colored and crumbly, take out all of the nodes except one and electroform something overnight to starve your solution to get the ratio balanced (4) Electroplating, also known as electrodeposition is a process for producing a metal coating on a solid substrate by means of a direct electric current. Electroforming is a metal forming process in which parts are fabricated through electrodeposition on a model/mold. An electrolytic bath is used to deposit an electroformable metal onto a conductive surface of a model/mold (mandrel). Once the deposited material has been built up to the desired thickness, the electroform is parted from the substrate. This process allows precise replication of the mandrel surface texture and geometry at low unit cost with high repeatability and excellent process control. Depending how you use this process you will be either Electroplating or Electroforming but in the jewelry making community its common to call either just Electroforming

@1dimtim

4 жыл бұрын

how much miralax do you use?

@noemiechiasson9126

3 жыл бұрын

One tiny scoop

@deweycutie

3 жыл бұрын

@@noemiechiasson9126 what do you consider a tiny scoop?

@KantSleep

2 жыл бұрын

@@1dimtim Paying attention to instructions will result in better product. He mentions at 2:05 when he adds it to the solution that it is 1/2 teaspoon

@mr.mikehunt4286

2 жыл бұрын

try some male juices man, the sticky stuff dries faster

Aloha Mr Nick The Great Teacher I've been a selftaught electroformer and w that to many hours (probably days) of failures. I did get the hang of it but gave up after awhile. I wish I had the fortune back then, to come across someone like YOU! I don't think I could find one question you didn't get the best and accurate answer to. You are very right on point and so very helping to all novices in electroforming out there. This video of yours really got Me to wanna dig out all my electroforming stuff again. Tons of it 😃 😍Mahalo 🤙

oh my gahwd I have watched this video SOOO many times the last 5 months :´) SUPER HELPFUL! Thank you sooo much for making this.

You had me at Dollar Tree. I'm thinking maybe this girl could DO this. I already got some of this stuff sitting around the house. THANK YOU!

Beautiful pieces, thank you for making this video!

I watch this every day and I had to stop and say thank you for this glorious thing you have done for us. I get my kit next week and I cant wait to start. Yes I will be making all my supplies afterward so i dont pay high prices for things, when i can just make them myself. ty ty ty

Very informative and well presented. I’m looking forward to checking out your other videos. Thanks for the great info

Thank you thank you thank you so much for the electroforming solution recipe! I’ve been searching for days, you rock 🤘

@gayathrigayathri3914

3 жыл бұрын

Wher i getting this ಮಷೀನ್

I love Jason Welsh's videos, so much information and advice! I pretty much knew right away that I wanted to be able to learn/practice these skills after seeing his videos, but I think I kept putting it off because I was overwhelmed with the information or even intimidated by the process. Now that I'm rewatching process videos & writing notes to finally start practicing myself, I thoroughly appreciate the organization! (not only of your video itself but also the organization/storage tips you gave) Super helpful, informative and easy to follow. Many thanks!

@NickMartinelliTV

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found it helpful! I wish you luck on your electroforming journey!

@TaterKakez

2 жыл бұрын

@@NickMartinelliTV I’ll second their comment, your breakdown with the lists and tips really really help me wrap my head around where to start and what to focus on. Thank you!!

@dfisher9487

Жыл бұрын

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Relaxing music and super useful information! Fun and very enjoyable way for learning. Thank you

I NEEDED this video. Thank you so much.

oh my gosh I have wondered for so long with this was called and this is a recent video I'm super excited thank you thank you thank you. I can't wait to get started. Well after I watch all your other videos first of course. Yes I hit the bell and yes I did share. :-) :-) thank you thank you thank you you just made an old lady really really super duper happy. Now I can continue to create my crystal jewelry how I've always wanted to do it without necessarily metalsmithing. :-)

Wow,terrific video.Smart man.I really like the setup with the 4 pipes.Very inventive..

This was well done and very helpful. Thank you.

Awesome video! I can't wait to get started! Thank you so much for the informative tutorial

Thank you all the useful information!

Beautiful art! Thank you for sharing!

What is that _lovely_ piano music in the background. It's _gorgeous_ !

Brilliant! Thank you so much for this tutorial :)

This is the next craft I want to try. Can look so elegant

this stuff is beautiful thanks for the very helpful tutorial!!

Just tried the glue and bicarb combo. Wow. It's. Revolutionary.

Great starter vid. Now im wondering howndo they do it in silver and other metals?

Thanks for the tips!

Great video ! Thanks for sharing, I’m new to this and this made it very clear!

@hammadprintingsolutions2325

5 ай бұрын

do you have idea about electrotype Moldes

Thank you! This is super helpful!

Now that's what I call crafting magic! So cool

Well done! Thank you!

Where did you get your power supply from? What was the amperage limit? If I understand correctly, the graphite mixture is for two purposes, one is to seal and then to give a substrate for the copper to grow onto? Excellent video and instruction, I like your tank idea.

@antoinettebaxter2871

10 ай бұрын

Yea I would like to know same thing? He didn’t mention what power supply he was using or what the amperage was at the time?

thank you so, so much for this!

Great tutorial! Super grateful! Would you mind sharing the conductive paint India ink recipe?

This is a great introductory video to electroforming. Thanks for sharing! Wondering if this is possible to do with brass?

Thank you for this video. I've been wondering how people were able to get that effect.

Fabulous tutorial!!! Love the simplicity of your tank. You win!! How long do you leave the pieces in?

@NickMartinelliTV

4 жыл бұрын

it depends on how big the piece is and the voltage the power supply is at, a small necklace maybe 2-3 hours at a medium voltage, sometimes over night at a low voltage. its all about trial and error and seeing works best for what you need!

good practical tips

Thank you!

Thank you very much and excuse my English that is not very fluent, i love ypu video

could you possibly make a video on how to use this specific rectifier? I can’t seem to find any tutorials for this exact kind and I get really confused if I can’t follow an exact guide for my equipment if that makes sense

Very nice

When you showed your refractor @ 5:36 minutes i noticed you have yours on CV i thought you want it on CC for conductive current..? would also love to see a video from you on how to figure out how much anode to you use and what you should set your refractor at and how to figure it out.

That is so cool!

Thanks, very well explained, please tell me how to prepare graphite powder and ink what is the percentage? 50/50? How long does the object stay in the electroforming bath? Thank you very much..

thanks for the video it helps may i ask what is the white granule stuff you used and what do we put on the gemstone to protect in the bath

Hi Nick, what a wonderful and informative video thank you so much ...I adore your undersea treasure jewellery....gentle, clear instruction and unobtrusive music ....I too have wanted to have a go at this for ages but , having a limited budget ...and a lot of curiosity ,wanted to make the solutions for myself . ( just have to find out what Root Kill is in the uk ...???or the chemical equivalent please anyone ??? If it is sulphuric acid , and idea of the quantity please? ) After all this time (I have been a professional craftswoman making jewellery and other smallish pieces in Silver and Gold & Copper as my living for over 30 years) I still love my craft as there is so much to learn ...and though my job (like most ) can become a drag at times the odd playday learning new techniques gets me excited about it all over again. Thanks to you putting in the time and effort to generously share your knowledge giving us a whole new avenue to explore..like subscribed and ringing the bell

@NickMartinelliTV

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Rosemary, I'm glad you enjoyed the video the root kill blue crystals are Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate and you can get it here. its 500 g which is about 17 oz www.amazon.co.uk/Copper-Sulphate-Pentahydate-Fine-Powder/dp/B007BFV1MI/ref=sr_1_2?crid=917O4NDGWIQ&keywords=copper+sulphate+pentahydrate&qid=1557597996&s=gateway&sprefix=copper+sulphate+%2Caps%2C268&sr=8-2 (this is a powder so be careful of any dust that may be kicked up, I'd do this outside) since we have different measurements, the hot water should be 1.9 liters or 3.33 pints and the sulfuric acid is 16 ml thanks for the kind words and good luck on your electroforming journey -Nick

Wow, great video! I have a question, I always assumed that electroplating only added a extremely thin layer of material but some of the examples shown seem to imply that it’s enough material to actually add strength to the part. Is this true? Can joints and thin materials be strengthened by the metal being added?

What did you use to slice your shells? I had seen those before but never knew what could make such a clean cut. Thank you.

Nice video. What was the white powder you were sprinkling the parts that you glued? Also how long did it to in the bath for the ring?

How long is the solution in the bath good for? Do you have to change it out, or do you just top it off when it gets low?

Hi! Great video. I have a question about clean up? Basically, where is it safe to dispose of this stuff?

As a jewelry designer newly discovering the magical wonders of electroforming, I really appreciate your video tutorial. Thank you for the budget hack! Question tho: I’m in Canada & can’t seem to source the Root Kill product. Am I essentially looking for copper sulfate pentahydrate? I did find a comparable liquid source.

@noemiechiasson9126

3 жыл бұрын

Did you find an alternative for Canada ?

Thank you for your video, can this be done with just salt water solution , looking to do this on my viking style axe , I used Salt water solution and a celtic design on the axe flat blade . Gives a dark celtic in print on to it

Lovely video, May you tell us what is the powder over the glue on the ring

hello, I'm from Brazil, and I'm having trouble preparing an efficient conductive paint, could you help me with some formula please. thank you

Thanks for sharing how would i electroplate a leaf or flower? Would i have to use a sealant 1st.

Awesome video!! Would it be possible to electroplate gold on these? If so, can you direct me to a source that explains it as simply and brilliantly as you did here?

@Gasp7000

7 ай бұрын

I want to know, too, that's my biggest question.

THANK U

Thanks for your video have seen this a dozen times today lol. Where can I get the rectifier. I looked on Amazon but am afraid to buy the wrong thing

Thanks for the lesson. I got an old 12v 2amp charger, do you think that'll work?

have you tried using tin chloride? This is commonly used in electroplating non-conductive materials (think baby shoes etc)

Hello, good morning, it would help me to know what material you use before using the super glu, thank you very much

Hi there could you do this on large items like a stormtrooper costume or helmet? As it’s pvc plastic and if painted with the graphite will it work

Nice

Can I ask what the difference is between using the root killer/distilled water combo vs salt in vinegar and charging it up?

Hey, great video, tons of useful information! May I ask where the proportion of copper sulfate vs battery acid comes from? When searching for copper plating solution recipes, I found alternative recipes with much more sulphuric acid in them (with the same amounts of other ingredients as in your recipe, others would list about 700 ml of battery acid). I'd like to use as little battery acid as possible and I'll use your recipe, well at least to start with, but was just wondering?

@NickMartinelliTV

4 жыл бұрын

A similar ratio of mL of acid to ounces of copper has been the common theme in most places if done research. I figured if it worked for everyone else, should work for me.

@PerfectRumble

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Do you use copper pipes if you’re trying to electroform using sterling silver instead? Very informative video & I’m very grateful to have come across this page!

@Gasp7000

7 ай бұрын

I think you need a silver rod...?

@VA_MamaBear

3 ай бұрын

Search for Silver Electroforming Copper here on KZread. There are explanations for how to do this now. I’ll post the link when I find it. You actually need to plate the object in copper first. Copper is very conductive, so it serves as the base, and you can then plate it with silver or palladium. Your solution is different, as is the amount of current. If you buy the rectifier used here, you can use it with silver, but silver is finicky, so make sure your rectifier will work for both before purchasing.

I have a cicada where the copper is cracking at the base can I solder some copper to fix it or use E60 to seal it?

I notice you don’t mention anything about sealing? Also, do the gator clips have to be soldered on?

You should package the solution and sell it?

So could you use the ink on the stones for a smooth surface of copper that can be polished?

Would it be safe to do the electroforming inside my apartment in the bathroom with the window open? I keep seeing stuff about the fumes being toxic even though you can't smell them.

4:33 It's funny, I was googling how to do this for a set of aura shells to make into necklaces. Then I see you doing the exact thing I was researching LOL I also wanted to ask, I think it's baking soda you're using there? Yours is on the "chunky" side, some of the other tutorials I have seen are really powdery. I like the look yours produces. Do you add some water or spray the soda before using it so it's a bit clumpy-er?

@jurikii

2 жыл бұрын

In my experience it just naturally gets that way after a while of reaching in to pinch some out. Don’t add water, it can throw things off a bit.

Can you use an anodizer used to color titanium to do this?

My electroforming is coming out salmon colored, rough, and brittle. Can you please tell me what to do to stop this and get a shiny copper finish?

I missed the part about letting this cool down. Is it going to be okay? Or should I start over?

Thanks you so much for the video it is wonderful I can't see the kind of power you use on top of the crazy glue??????? May you replay us Thanks 😅

What substance is white powder that is added at copper sulphate solution?

Would I be able to do this with glassware? Looking to make some beer glasses with part of it coated

Whats the white powder you are pouring on the glue joints? Did i miss you explaining that?

Just wondering what gauge wire your using in your pendants for the frame? Cheers

What is the molar concentration of the sulfuric acid you used? 1.0M ?

Where do I get a buffing wheel? Can you send me think link please?

What is the ratio of India ink and graphite is use to make the conductive paint ,

So it’s 1/4 teaspoon of Miralax per 2qt recipe? So if I only did this once instead of twice like you did to get a gallon, I’d only use 1/4 tsp Miralax instead of 1/2tsp?

This video is great Nick! Thank you so much. I don’t have any experience soldering- instead of using alligator clips to attach the rectifier to the two anode wires to make one giant anode, would it be possible to attach the wire (without alligator clips) directly to the wires on each side to make the one giant anode?

@NickMartinelliTV

3 жыл бұрын

As long as they are all clean and connected securely it should work!

@Starcrosspurple

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate your help and your videos! You rock!

Thanks again for this video! It truly is wonderful. I’m making my solution right now, and I have a question I can’t seem to find the answer to online. When making the electroforming solution, does the measurement for the root kill/battery acid change depending on how much water you use? You’re using 2 quarts water for 16 oz root kill & 16ml sulfuric acid- if I’m only using 1 quart of water, should I use half the root kill & sulfuric acid? OR should I keep the measurements the same?

@NickMartinelliTV

3 жыл бұрын

I'd half the root kill and acid, to keep the potency/ratio the same for one quart

@Starcrosspurple

3 жыл бұрын

@@NickMartinelliTV thank you! You really are the best!!

Can I use sulfuric acid drain opener?

Can you store the conductive paint in plastic?

Excellent Tutorial Nick! One Question, (my apologies if already answered) -- The 3/4" Copper Pipe, is that Type M or L Copper?

@hotfuzz1913

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn't matter the M and L indicate wall thickness

@NickMartinelliTV

3 жыл бұрын

Either is fine as long as it's copper

how do I get the results to be shiny and smooth, because I've done it but the result is foam and the color is pink. What is wrong?

What’s the purpose of the alligator clips on the wire above the bus bar? Couldn’t u clip them directly to the wire in between the pipes?

How durable are they? Can you polish them?

Can you do the same but with gold or silver over copper? I'm guessing it's slightly less cost effective if possible

What do you do with the solution that is left in the container? Do you store it and continue to use it for the next batch of copper (removing the anodes, of course)? Do you dispose of it? What is the safest way to do either?

@NickMartinelliTV

3 жыл бұрын

You can store it! I can last a couple years easy... Root kill is designed to be put down down drains to kill roots, so you could put it in the sun and evoporate the water out to save it for the next time you need to get rid of roots

Is there a Canadian equivalent to Root Kill? I can't seem to find it here.

What type of a transformer did you use?

I accidentally added 16oz sulfuric acid not 16ml because I read wrong side of measuring cup. So I have 16 ounces of copper sulfate and 250 ml of acid- What will that cause?

Art thou an alchemyst or wizard? Either way, you have my profound thanks!

awesome video. what is the powder your using with the super glue to adhere the bails to the wood, shell, and ring? is it acrylic?

@NickMartinelliTV

4 жыл бұрын

powder is baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and it put on super glue (cyanoacrylate)

@Tessa-jf5oq

4 жыл бұрын

@@NickMartinelliTV thank you