What is Electroforming?

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 Electroforming is a process that can build a thick, structural layer of metal onto virtually any sealed and conductively painted object. By using a carefully engineered chemistry with specific additives and a power supply that adjusts in real-time, electroforming delivers a smoother, stronger copper shell than traditional electroplating, enabling a far greater range of decorative, structural, and technical possibilities.

What is the difference between Electroplating and Electroforming?

Electroforming is similar to electroplating in that the goal is to deposit metal onto a surface. Here is a chart comparing electroforming and the similar and more common process of electroplating:

Interested in Learning How to Electroform?

We (Enchanted Leaves + MicroDean Systems) are pleased to share our copper electroforming knowledge through our live demos at Maker Faire, our free step by step tutorial and active artist resource page, and one-on-one help in our community help groups.
Through our sub brand, Cu Electroforming, we offer the same artist supplies that we designed and developed to use in our 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 our current line of starter kits, power supplies, conductive paints and other supplies:
Cu Electroforming Starter Kit

Come see us at the annual Northern and Southern California Maker Faires,
to view our live interactive electroforming demo & pick up one of our starter kits!

Enchanted Leaves Electroforming: Science Meets Nature

Here is photo gallery showcasing the fun process of how I make my electroformed and electroplated jewelry designs. Follow me on instagram @enchantedleaves to see what I am electroforming today!

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Here is a selection of some completed necklace designs that were made
by the electroplating and electroforming process:

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Medium Fallen Copper Maple Leaf Necklace | REAL Maple Leaf Pendant | Copper Electroformed Nature - Enchanted Leaves - Nature Jewelry - Unique Handmade Gifts

Peridot and Copper Guava Leaf Necklace | Electroformed Leaf Jewelry | Forest Necklace - Enchanted Leaves - Nature Jewelry - Unique Handmade Gifts

Real Acorn and Oak Leaf Lariat | Copper Electroformed Leaf & Acorn Necklace | Fall Nature Jewelry - Enchanted Leaves - Nature Jewelry - Unique Handmade Gifts

Atlantis | Copper Shell Crystal Necklace | Electroformed Art - Enchanted Leaves - Nature Jewelry - Unique Handmade Gifts

Copper Sequoia Pine Cone Necklace | Pinecone Jewelry | Electroformed Nature | Woodland Pine Cone - Enchanted Leaves - Nature Jewelry - Unique Handmade Gifts

See the entire Electroformed Real Nature Collection

Additional photos and video tutorials & more resources coming soon!

This page is a constant work in progress!
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Also consider joining our Cu Electroforming help and troubleshooting communities on Discord, Facebook or Reddit to post your electroforming questions and also show off your projects!