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Information on silverplating with electroforming

Q. Hi,

Can anyone give me detailed information on electroforming from resin objects. I design and make fashion jewelry in resin and would like to apply this technique on my designs. What kind of equipment and products do I need for silver and gold plating with electroforming? What is the way to do it? Any information or advice is welcome, thank you.

Ronny Rosseel
designer of fashion jewelry - Brugge, Vlaanderen, Belgium
2004

A. Jewelry Concepts and Technology ⇦[this on on Amazonaffil links] is very good book for You. Expensive but excellent...

Goran Budija
- Cerovski vrh Croatia

A. Dear Sir,

Electroforming on resins is not a good idea for you because of the stripping of electroformed product will not be easy. So I think its better to electroform on wax then melt it this will be better especially in round or 3D products this technology is old and will known I think you will make it softly.

Best wishes,

Raafat Albendary
- Cairo, EGYPT

A. My best advice is that unless you are willing to assume the risk of storing, handling and disposing of wastes that contain cyanide (nowadays almost a curse word), you should consider having your designs done by a professional dedicated to silver and gold electroforming.

Guillermo Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico

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