electroforming

i am very happy to say that my electroforming endeavor is well underway. i have to admit i was a little nervous setting it all up and with my first couple of samples. but now i have been electroforming nonstop! i am very happy with the results and it was much easier to set up than you might imagine. this is what i used and it is all you really need.

i got an acid safe plastic container from the restaurant supply store. and a slightly larger cheap plastic storage container. i figured it wouldn't hurt to double up, its easier for storing it and i don't have to worry about anything spilling )

i have a three gallon tank filled with electroforming solution from rio

(order # 335-074 $16.45 per quart)

18amp precision plater from rio

(order # 335-187 $280)

i like to do my sculpting and carving with castilene. (i prefer the med)

i got my copper paint from safer solutions. (they are in philly)

for the anode i used 16 gauge pure copper sheet from rio

(order # 132-116 @$16.00 per 6"x12")

and 10 gauge pure copper wire from rio

(order # 132-310 @$13.00 per lb spool)

i also used this wire for the rods in the tank and the cathode rods.

don't forget to cover the cathode rods with electrical tape or the copper will plate them too.

here are some examples of just a few of the things that i have plated. check back for more work in progress photos

here are a few helpful online electroforming resources

sothernflames.org

instructables.com

jewelryartistmagazine.com