Copper Electroformed 32mm Lupinal By Wildspire Heroes And Animals скачать в хорошем качестве

Copper Electroformed 32mm Lupinal By Wildspire Heroes And Animals

Copper Electroformed 32mm Lupinal By Wildspire Heroes And Animals #electroforming https://electroformer.etsy.com The process is complex and can involve many factors that affect how many steps are required. Here is a brief summary of the processes involved in a few samples. Note: every piece I electroform is done individually for quality purposes. I do not mass produce anything. Even 3d printed items are carefully hand processed from every step of the way. I only use the highest quality and purity possible in my work. 99.9% purity metal anodes and metals based conductive paints and sealants such as silver and copper. Not doing so results in the creation of highly toxic chemicals and contaminants that usually happen from using store bought pipe or recycling copper that contains more than the metal such as carbon or other materials and alloys. Which will result in contaminants and toxins getting into the metal electrolytes and causing extremely rough surface finishes and ruining electroforming baths. The costs are high for such quality, but the results are worth every cent. At least in my humble opinion and experience striving to capture the highest details possible. 8k Resin 3d prints are washed, cured, and sanded at points to improve quality. Stones and crystals are masked to prevent damage from acids contained within metal baths as well as to prevent contaminations going into said acid baths. Other objects such as plastic replicas are also processed in a similar fashion as 3d printed objects. Cleaning extra material masking where or when needed. Once 3d prints are completed, the ELECTROFORMING PROCESS begins by carefully applying glue and a 99.9% purity Copper wire for grounding at strategic locations to avoid visibility. Once stones are masked, a 99.9% purity copper wire is strategically glued, then they are sealed with a pure 99.9% copper based product that serves as a base layer for grounding when feeding electricity. However, it is extremely unreliable and mainly used for sealing, silver is utilized at a Later stage. Already Wired and masked objects to be electroformed are prepared to be carefully hand airbrushed with 99.9% purity Silver electro conductive paint. Airbrushed with silver conductive paint objects to be electroformed are ready to be copper covered. They are placed into the acid copper bath that uses 99.9 % pure copper anodes. A constant electrical current is fed through the wires for a minimum of 12 - 24 hours or days at times. Depending if simple or complex objects. The amount of voltages and amps used completely depends upon the size of individual objects. Missing spots can still be present in most of the times when objects are complex, such as an item on top of another or a single piece that has layers parallel to each other and close to one another. As in = ||. Also deep areas can be problematic, as in ¥€. In most situations, I process both parts independently or half of an item or wall first and then the second one. Then finishing both pieces together once again to cover them with a solid coat of copper again. Again, the process is complex and requires careful application of many products and materials. All materials are of high purity 99.9 % anodes. Brass is an alloy which is composed of 70% copper 30% zinc. Both metals of the highest purity combined. Brass finish requires a special acid bath that is considered state of the art, therefore the costs of it are about higher and finishes are slightly inconsistent. Brass is applied after copper. Once objects have completed their electroforming process. They are finished in many different ways and with a variety of patinas. However, most objects go through a strict process of hand polishing with wire brushes to remove the residue from acidic baths. Being extremely careful not to damage delicate areas since the material is only superficial but a solid surface. Much like plating but dozens or hundreds of times thicker layers. Some objects can be tumbled in a special machine with walnut nuts particles. Giving it a more penny looking finish. If the finished desired is clean shiny metal a clear coat of protective paint will be applied. To give the metal a much longer lasting finish, but it will still tarnish with the years.