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Electroforming: Science Meets Nature

Here is a peek into the fun process of my electroformed and electroplated jewelry designs!
    

What is Electroplating/Electroforming?

Electroforming/plating is the electrochemical deposition of metal onto an object. An anode (copper) and a cathode (object) are immersed in an electrolytic bath that is composed of a solution of metal salts (Copper Sulphate [CuSO4]). 

A direct current (DC) of electricity is passed through the solution via anode(+) and cathode(-), affecting the transfer of metal ions present in solution onto the cathode surface, building up over time and bonding the metal onto the object.

Electroforming kits | Learn how to electroform | How to Electroform | Electroplating Leaves | Learn to Electroform Crystals | Copper Electroforming Solution | DYI Electroforming Conductive Paint | Learning How to Plate Jewelry   

There is a semantic difference between electroforming and electroplating; both are chemically and procedurally the same from metal to metal, but where electroplating only deposits a very thin layer of metal onto the object, electroforming is intended to build a substantial amount of metal on the object, and in some cases even supplant the object all together, leaving a robust metal shell after the object is removed.
In short:
Electroforming is when a non metal object is formed over with metal.
Electroplating is when a metal object is plated over with metal. (for example, a copper electroformed leaf that was then plated over with silver) 

If you have come to visit my booth at one of my shows,
you may have seen our live electroforming demo & starter kits!  

 


Aspiring Electroformer?

I am pleased to share my knowledge (through my free step by step tutorial and active artist resource page) and also offer items that I use in my own creations: copper electroforming solution, conductive paints, power supplies designed and created specifically for electroforming, and starter kits that include everything you need to get going. Click here to view my current line of starter kits, power supplies, conductive paints and other supplies:

Cu Electroforming Starter Kit
 


Photo gallery of the process

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Here is a selection of some completed necklace designs that were made
by the electroplating/electroforming process:
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See the entire Electroformed Real Nature Collection 


Additional photos and video tutorials & more resources coming soon!

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