Safety Supplies

Chemical Goggles

Latex gloves

Baking soda (to neutralize any spills)

Larger container under your container of solution

Always add acid to water, not water to acid

Be careful of splashes when pouring solution into your beaker/container

Turn off power before checking your work’s progress

Set up in a well ventilated area

Mad Science: Introduction to Electroforming ON DEMAND

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Introduction

  • Welcome to your ISGB Workshop
  • Meet your Instructor - Patty Lakinsmith
  • Introduction and Welcome
  • How to address questions, comments and add your photos within your workshop

Lets Get Started

  • Introduction to Copper Electroforming
  • Overview of Patty's Setup
  • Supply List
  • Safety Supplies
  • Sources of Supplies

Inspiration

  • Mad Science Inspiration
  • We would love to see your work

Electroforming

  • First Project - Small Plastic Toy
  • Applying the Conductive Paint
  • Hang Wires
  • How Much Anode to Use
  • Cutting Tubing for Anodes
  • Using Coiled Heavy Gauge Wire for Anodes
  • Setting up the Rectifier
  • Checking the progress and Finishing up.

Reference and Troubleshooting

  • Electroforming Tutorial
  • Stirrers and Heaters
  • All about conductive paint
  • Tips & Tricks
  • Trouble Shooting