Electroplating 3D Prints | Helmets Tutorial 1
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Let me show you how to create fantastic metal helmets, like this star wars #mandalorian helmet, by #electroplating your 3d prints. #3dprinting and metal plating combined will create convincing objects for you prop collection or the next comic con. #starwars
This is the stuff I used for electroforming/electroplating in this video.
Chemicals for the prints:
🛒 Copper Anode: amzn.to/42XdwZS *
🛒 Bright Copper Electrolyte: amzn.to/3zk2S1F *
🛒 Palladium Electrolyte amzn.to/3DDr8hD *
🛒 Conductive Copper Paint amzn.to/47cpbpR *
🛒 Galvanic Degreaser amzn.to/3rV4v5r *
Optional:
🛒 GRAPHIT Paint amzn.to/3YtPZhD *
🛒 Gold Electrolyte amzn.to/44NNwRp *
I used this printer (for the side parts):
🛒 ELEGOO Saturn 2 8K amzn.to/44Js3Ja *
▶ Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:28 Creating the 3D Print
01:08 Assembly of the Printed Mandalorian Helmet
02:19 Sanding the Helmet
03:24 Bath Plating Process
07:50 Polishing the electroplated copper
08:14 Palladium Electroplating (Galvanic Brush)
09:11 Mounting the Helmet
09:25 Conclusion + Impressions
▶ The Mandalorian Helmet
www.thingiverse.com/thing:440...
▶ For the galvanic bath:
* a container
* acidic copper electrolyte
* Palladium electrolyte
* one or two copper anodes
* banana plug & alligator clips
▶ You may need:
* Degreaser
* Distilled water
* galvanic brush + pen
Have fun. Try it. 🧡
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This was such a wild video! You absolutely killed it!
@Cyberdactyl
Жыл бұрын
Indeed. A wild ride.
@TheHoody999
Жыл бұрын
Agreed Uncle Jessy. Would love to know the cost !
@limebulls
Жыл бұрын
@@TheHoody999 i too
@blootooth00
3 ай бұрын
@TheHoody999 Well, the best I can find Copper Electrolite online is about $120/gallon, and I think that tote he used is about 12 gallons.... so ouch. In addition, the powersupply is probably about $90, the helmet is about $5 in materials, the paints are around $25 (definitely more in the long run), the palladium is about $30, an airbrush is about $40, the clamps/brushes are about $40, and the rotary setup probably cost about $25 for wire servos and switches, and the copper sheets about $20. I'm thinking for the base setup, with a gallon of copper sulfate, it's about $300 to get everything you need (not including the 3D printer). But for this video, we are probably looking at about $1,500 investment, unless he has a better chemical supplier, which I certainly hope so. Source: I'm thinking about investing in a small electroplating setup.
Looks like a crazy amount of work. The end result looks equally amazing. Nice work, you clearly have a ton of skill, and patience as well!
@glennedward2201
Жыл бұрын
He would easily get $1200 for a helmet like that. Had he wanted he could have kicked out 20 in the same time with a little assembly process. Considering he made a one of kind theres far more value.
This is so awesome. Loving this series of electroplating props!
I would love to see a video covering the different metals options, example finishes they offer and other characteristics like durability to help choose materials for projects. You have the best results I've seen from those attempting this.
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Good idea
Great job! It looks amazing! You're one of my favorite channels to see a new upload from. Great way to end the year!
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, happy new year!
I never thought that you could electroplating a 3d printed object,thanks for the ideas bro... It's a long process but worth trying 😄
What a brilliant result. I love this. Well done!
Krasser Effekt, hätte nicht gedacht, dass es so toll wird. Tolles Video, einen Like und mein Abo haste.
Großen Respekt für die im gesamten Prozess steckende Arbeit - speziell das Schleifen und Polieren! 👍 Das Ergebnis spricht aber für sich! 🤘
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Vielen Dank!
wow!! Thank you for going through the process. Very clear and well produced.
What a process, but the results speak for themselves, beautiful job. Thank you.
Buddy, you're a frigging mad genius. That was some hardcore makery but the finished piece: holy smokes! You can't cheat perfection. WOW. The final finish was jaw dropping. Thanks so much!
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Absolutely amazing work
Wow amazing work!!!
Colour me impressed. The final product was amazing.
congratulations man! such a great way to start this year! cheers!
I would protect the finish with either some lacquer, or even better, ceramic coat the 💩 out of such a nicely done metal finish.
@butterfinger4393
Жыл бұрын
I'm not even sure how lacquer would adhere to the smooth surface
@TheSupertecnology
Жыл бұрын
@@butterfinger4393 Did some testing over stainless steel with automotive ceramic coating. It works wonders. Nevermind the lacquer, it would most likely peel off.
@nazaxprime
10 ай бұрын
Actually, depending on what you're doing, I'd suggest waxes. There is a ton of color control that goes into in producing a patina on sculptures.
Absolutely amazing work! Well done!
Wow ein überragendes Ergebnis und Hut ab!
great man. I love to see people creative
If you brush a thin layer of resin on the workpiece before applying the fiberglass cloth, it's easier to avoid bubbles and fully saturate the cloth for the best adhesion. Excellent work.
One thing I have done in the past to reduce the volume inside the bigger tank is to use empty glass jars which takes up space in the tank so you don't need as much solution. I used pickle jars, and the tank was low enough that the mouths of the jars were above the surface of the liquid.
@glennedward2201
Жыл бұрын
You could just fill them with concrete
@filgiupo4853
Жыл бұрын
@@glennedward2201 concrete is brittle, could ruin the liquid and it may not be usable again.
@SimoWill75
11 ай бұрын
He means fill the jars with concrete.....
Ok this is awesome. Waiting for my 2 head Prusa XL - definitely going to be printing full helmet - and man I may have to try this!!!
His is amazing. I’ve been hoping you would do this for ages. Thanks :)
This was amazing to witness!!! the end result couldn't be any better. Now for people that doesn't have all the space, skills, and tools needed to do this, please consider making a tutorial showing how to achieve a metallic look the easiest and cheapest way...i don't know, just something better than the PLA plastiquy look! Anyhow, thanks for this video!
Stellar work
Wow. That is beautiful. Amazing work.
unglaublich, dass du dich an so ein großes Projekt geagt hast! Respekt!
Really nice job and finish. Congratulations!
This is AMAZING! Nice work!
Beautiful work, thank you for sharing.
Beautiful work and very informative!
that looks fantastic!
Try those fingernail file boards for sanding, the foam blocks can be useful as well. They're cheap and gentle enough that it's not so easy to make a big mistake.
Insane work!!! How you are not more popular is crazy!
That’s absolutely 10/10!!
This looks amazing🤩
TOTALLY EPIC !! ❤😃👍
the most interesting description of sanding process I've ever heard)
My god. What a beautiful process to watch. Props to anyone out there that actually attempts this
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
flawless, this is the way
Awesome 👏, just absolutely awesome 🤩. Thanks 🙏🏻
Extraordinary thanks for the wicked video amazing.
very well done brother!
man that looked great.
Super Arbeit!
Ich suche seit Jahren noch genau so einem Video. Die Videos die ich bis jetzt über das Thema gesehen habe hatten immer keine schönen Ergebnisse oder Ergebnisse wo man sagen würde, da sollte man sich eher einfach doch metallerne Sprühfarbe holen, aber das hier wirklich fantastische Arbeit, vielen Dank!
Wow, thank you. I’ve been looking for clear instructions on how to do this.
That's incredible ! You definitly deserve more suscribers
Wow! What a great video and helmet!
That is awesome, great results!
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
It's beautiful! Great job!
Pretty impressive. Lotsa work!
What a beautiful work! Tx for the video
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thx, Glad you enjoyed it!
Electro forming is fun, if you are based in the uk i found these guys who do kits, Gateros Plating , they are a father and son, i've purchased a few things from them, always very helpful and knowledgeable.. great project and great video
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how amazing and inspiring!! Thank you so much!!!!
wow, it is so amazing and very cool what you do.
Bro, you're a master! Congrats!!
This looks amazing! (And quite a lot of work...). Congratulations!
Wow, what a cool project! Very very impressive
Truly an amazing job! 👏
Very impressive - thank you for sharing this. I want to try it some day.
Wow! Committed to perfection. There are people who would pay a lot of money for that piece of art you created.
I was just think of this when I was watching your videos! it looks amazing
Wow, absolutely fantastic results! I want to make things!
Wow! Insane!
This is amazing! 🎉
Awesome work , mein herr.
Wow that was cool!! Alot of work but amazing!!!
WOW! That was fascinating and a really useful tutorial for me, I only came across your channel by chance ,but am do happy I did, I've subscribed and rung the notification bell. Looking forward to binge watch more of your videos and hopefully learn more useful stuff.
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Cool, Thanks!
Wild. Nice work!
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
amazing!!!! 👏👏
Good work, impressive !
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
Amazing job!
One word....Amazing !
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
That looks incredible! :o
wow this looks amazing
very impressive. Case study success
Amazing work
sehr schön geworden, das muss ich auch mal probieren :)
Dude! Awesome!
Pleased to have this video recommended by youtube! very cool
Amazing job!!!
You are an artist and an orpheus. thank you
AWESOME!!! you make plastic look like baskar steel...i want to build my nephew one like it!
Plating something so large is extremely challenging and you absolutely nailed it! Incredible surface finish! If only I knew you could buy galvanic pens a few years ago 😅
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Still mean, you have to have four hands to work as fast as lightning. Electrolyte is acidic and copper oxidizes and so on and so.. thanks Brodie
@BrodieFairhall
Жыл бұрын
@@hen3drik yeah there is definitely a reason I don't pen plate or brush plate often at all (and I stick to cheap(ish) electrolytes that I can fill a 20L tub with).
Wow, I'm shocked! U are King of DIY
wow!! that is amazing
Good job and Best presentation.
Wow this is a really great result. I tried electroplating my sculptures and never got close to the quality shown here. The palladium pen coating is a great alternative to Nickel. Well done. Very well explained/documented and really impressive outcome.
@hen3drik
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@PCPointerDE
Жыл бұрын
Yes because the surface on sculpts can be difficult to rework with sandpaper. So it will be not so glossy
@thorjohnson5237
Жыл бұрын
Much more expensive... but I suppose much less bio-reactive? Nickel plating bath is easy to make and not very toxic... I used it on my water-cooled rig because a liquid-metal heatsink compound will just eat copper over time...
@thorjohnson5237
Жыл бұрын
@@PCPointerDE I'd be tempted to try ABS with an acetone vapor polish. Sanding my car took wayy too long...
Fantastic job man
Erstklassige Arbeit 👏👏👏
That was pretty good! I'm struggling right now with the conductive paint getting stuck on the airbrush. Looks like mine thinner isn't reacting with the paint. I will try this one that you are using.
That was awesome.
So something me and a pal had some success with was fine sanding then using a very small amount of acetone to smooth over the sanded areas BEFORE you blow away any plastic dust. It's like the sanding removes the peaks to dust, fills the troughs with the dust and then the acetone lightly wiped sort of welds the powder into the troughs. Better than using a filler and 'disposing' of the dust which is both a very usable and very unwanted micro plastic waste.
Amazing work! I want one!
Amazing work! Looks great, i would like to try this…
Nice Work