Electroplating 3D Prints | Helmets Tutorial 1
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 พ.ค. 2024
- 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!
Indeed. A wild ride.
Agreed Uncle Jessy. Would love to know the cost !
@@TheHoody999 i too
@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.
This is so awesome. Loving this series of electroplating props!
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!
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.
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.
Good idea
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!
Great job! It looks amazing!
You're one of my favorite channels to see a new upload from.
Great way to end the year!
Thank you, happy new year!
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!
Colour me impressed. The final product was amazing.
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.
You could just fill them with concrete
@@glennedward2201 concrete is brittle, could ruin the liquid and it may not be usable again.
He means fill the jars with concrete.....
unglaublich, dass du dich an so ein großes Projekt geagt hast! Respekt!
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!
the most interesting description of sanding process I've ever heard)
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!!!
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!
Absolutely amazing work! Well done!
I would protect the finish with either some lacquer, or even better, ceramic coat the 💩 out of such a nicely done metal finish.
I'm not even sure how lacquer would adhere to the smooth surface
@@butterfinger4393 Did some testing over stainless steel with automotive ceramic coating. It works wonders. Nevermind the lacquer, it would most likely peel off.
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.
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
congratulations man! such a great way to start this year! cheers!
Wow, thank you. I’ve been looking for clear instructions on how to do this.
His is amazing. I’ve been hoping you would do this for ages. Thanks :)
Insane work!!! How you are not more popular is crazy!
Krasser Effekt, hätte nicht gedacht, dass es so toll wird. Tolles Video, einen Like und mein Abo haste.
Looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing 👍🏼
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.
Wow! Committed to perfection. There are people who would pay a lot of money for that piece of art you created.
My god. What a beautiful process to watch. Props to anyone out there that actually attempts this
Thanks!
Großen Respekt für die im gesamten Prozess steckende Arbeit - speziell das Schleifen und Polieren! 👍 Das Ergebnis spricht aber für sich! 🤘
Vielen Dank!
This is AMAZING! Nice work!
The most casual description of "30 amps" for a hobby project I've ever seen lmao. Great video!
Beautiful work and very informative!
Really nice job and finish. Congratulations!
Absolutely amazing work
Wow. That is beautiful. Amazing work.
Very impressive - thank you for sharing this. I want to try it some day.
Beautiful work, thank you for sharing.
Bro, you're a master! Congrats!!
great man. I love to see people creative
That's incredible ! You definitly deserve more suscribers
flawless, this is the way
I was just think of this when I was watching your videos! it looks amazing
Wow amazing work!!!
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.
Cool, Thanks!
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.
Wow, what a cool project! Very very impressive
Was just looking into this for my Halo Reach armour build. I'll need it strong so I figured having it plated would be stronger
Truly an amazing job! 👏
Wow, absolutely fantastic results! I want to make things!
That’s absolutely 10/10!!
Extraordinary thanks for the wicked video amazing.
Awesome 👏, just absolutely awesome 🤩.
Thanks 🙏🏻
It's beautiful! Great job!
Wow ein überragendes Ergebnis und Hut ab!
how amazing and inspiring!! Thank you so much!!!!
Pretty impressive. Lotsa work!
AWESOME!!! you make plastic look like baskar steel...i want to build my nephew one like it!
This looks amazing! (And quite a lot of work...). Congratulations!
Finally, another video about Electroplating 3D Prints, i need this for my Bathroom sink, cuz i have to 3D print couple aesthetic things, and plate them to match the sink :)
Stellar work
WHAT SORCERY IS THIS?! Beautiful result. Unending respect for your skills and knowledge.
This looks amazing🤩
Pleased to have this video recommended by youtube! very cool
TOTALLY EPIC !! ❤😃👍
Wow, I'm shocked! U are King of DIY
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 😅
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
@@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).
very well done brother!
Well, seems the risk, the money and the time was absolutely worth it! Congratiulations from a maker.
You are an artist and an orpheus. thank you
man that looked great.
Most epoxy resins are way safer than polyester resins, and they work just as well. Whenever I fibermat or reinforce a print, I use a 2 part epoxy (normally SmoothOn 300) and have great results. Great outcome! They helmet looks great!
Thanks for the info! I‘ll try this next time.
@@hen3drik Try you local shipmaker/shipwright/guy who works on smaller wood and composite boats. They usually buy it in 200liter drums as non UV protected variant, so its dirt cheap comparing to say Total Boat products. I got mine from local guy for 30€/liter of ready product, where total boat seems to be 90€/liter plus taxes and imports over here. Since you will be putting paint on top anyways its irrelevant how well it handles UV. Been doing this on my own crafts and it seems just layer or urethane lacquer is giving good protection. Hell just CA glue layer does the work based on objects that have been in sunlight in north for a year so far. Next to no off gassing compared to polyester resin so way pleasant to work with.
why not just use a iron solder and melt the plastic or just drop melted plastic to solder both parts? i always do that cuz is easy, fast and provides a strong bond
Great video! Not sure how I ended up here, but I am glad I did
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.
Thank you for your kind words!
Yes because the surface on sculpts can be difficult to rework with sandpaper. So it will be not so glossy
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...
@@PCPointerDE I'd be tempted to try ABS with an acetone vapor polish. Sanding my car took wayy too long...
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.
Not sure where you got this helmet file, but the finish is something I have never seen on a 3d print. Well done!
that looks fantastic!
I plan on doing this to sell high quality cosplay props, thanks for the indepth tutorial.
sehr schön geworden, das muss ich auch mal probieren :)
This is amazing! 🎉
What a beautiful work! Tx for the video
Thx, Glad you enjoyed it!
Amazing work! Looks great, i would like to try this…
wow, it is so amazing and very cool what you do.
Wow! What a great video and helmet!
wow this looks amazing
Awesome work , mein herr.
Wow that was cool!! Alot of work but amazing!!!
this is amazing and 100% will try recreating I have 2 helms I will be trying this on
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Fantastic job man
Wow! Insane!
Dude! Awesome!
Super Arbeit!
That looks incredible! :o
Amazing work
Good job, only ILM would be able to do this a few years ago 👍
This is the way 💪
Amazing job!
Blown away!!