Electroforming has so many cool paths to go down using different components made up of a variety of materials such as plastic, metal, stone, etc. Connecting these different mediums means you will need some type of adhesive whether it be superglue, resin, epoxy, etc. The options are truly endless and it can be quite frustrating to know how to get started.
Read MoreCopper Electroforming kits are are few and far between, with some kits not coming with enough and other kits coming with things you don’t need, it’s fair to say that the Cu Electroforming Kit by Enchanted Leaves comes with everything you need to begin making copper electroformed jewelry. You can make getting started easy with just one click (without that dreaded thought of “am I forgetting anything?”). Nedda and Aaron were kind enough to send me their electroforming kit plus their Cu MiniForm Power Supply that they designed and manufacturer themselves, FINALLY, a power supply specifically designed for electroformers by electroformers!
Read MoreThis post is part of the Maker Monologues’ new series Electroforming Q&As!
Chris asks: “My object is around 300 square inches but The pattern I want to plate is less than half. Can I get away with a 25 amp rectifier? Plus since I’m working on a vase I can’t hang from the electrode. How good of a connection to the electrode do I need and does the electrode become part of the piece?”
Read MoreThere are so many cool and unique designs you can make when it comes to copper electroformed jewelry. If you can dream it up you can figure out a way to bring that design to life. And your creativity can go wild when you add epoxy clay to your design process, and that’s exactly what I’m going to share with you today!
Read MoreToday, Susanne from Switzerland who runs The Double Helix Design gives us a guided tour through her copper electroforming jewelry studio to share her cool setup. She also shares where you can purchase some of the equipment if you’re also in Switzerland.
Read MoreI am a beginner at copper electroplating. When applying the conductive graphite paint, do you only apply it to the apoxie clay? I have a broken pendant that is sterling silver plated that I wanted to use. I was thinking of combining it with the apoxie clay and a teardrop labradorite I have. So my question is do I use the graphite paint over the pendant that is sterling silver plated? Or will the copper hold to it without it? Do I use the graphite paint just on the apoxie clay portion of the pendant?
Read MoreFor those of us that are still hoarding our old copper electroformed jewelry projects that didn’t make the cut, there’s still hope for saving those gorgeous crystals we can’t seem to let go of. This simple copper electroformed pendant redesign tutorial will ensure you’re able to fix any of your electroformed mistakes.
Read MoreI’ve been doing this for a while now and have come across some best performers that I wouldn’t trade for anything when it comes to electroforming supplies. So I wanted to edit that list way down to the products that are my tried and true and have held up over the years I’ve been doing this.
Read MoreThe holidays are here! If you are shopping for the perfect gift for a crafty family member or yourself, this holiday gift guide for aspiring jewelers has ideas for every budget. Whether it’s copper electroforming, being or silversmithing these are the items on every jeweler’s wish list! I would consider myself an expert on all things jewelry making, so rest assured I’ve included items I personally own, use, and absolutely love.
Read MoreCopper electroforming can be very confusing, we just want to make pretty jewelry without becoming chemical scientists. Which is why I’m sure that when you were researching electroforming and figuring out all the supplies and tools you needed, you, at one point or another, ran into the dilemma of “which power supply should I buy?”
Read MoreLearn how to seal rough opal and opal cabochons to use them for copper electroformed jewelry. Opals are very delicate and soft stones so they need lots of care in sealing them so the copper sulfate solution does not touch the crystal’s surface.
Read MoreThere are some valid safety concerns about copper elctroforming in your home, especially in a small space or a space with children and fur babies. I get asked a lot about the safety precautions you all should take while working in this medium so I'm going to go over as much as possible in this guide.
Read MoreI've gotten a few questions about my process of sealing finished copper electroformed jewelry so I thought it was time to tackle this. This post is for beginning electroformers who are just getting started in this medium.
Read MoreTrying to repeat a fun texture you accidentally achieved through copper electroforming can be quite frustrating. We don't want to leave it up to our power supply to decide whether we get that cool texture or not. So I'm going to show you a way I've been able to achieve that texture.
Read MoreI get asked a lot about what stones, fossils, bones, and shells need to be sealed with a protective coating before putting it into the copper electroforming bath. Also, what is the best way to seal these things so they don't get etched, dissolve or contaminate our bath?
Read MoreOne of my biggest issues when I started electroforming was trying to find out the true size of my ring. Often, the epoxy would create a lump on the inside of the ring behind the stone leaving huge gaps when I put the ring on my ring mandrel to find out the size.
Read MoreCopper electroforming solution is made with a blue crystal called copper sulfate, among other ingredients such as sulfuric acid and brightener if you use the Midas Bright from Rio Grande. As you use your solution the other ingredients start to dry up when you don't replenish your solution with distilled water.
Read MoreGiving your jewelry a nice end finish can make or break the look of a piece. Sometimes a nice patina can bring out the texture, especially in an electroformed piece. Other times all you need is a nice high polish to really let that copper color come out.
Read MoreA lot of you have been asking me how I make my ring blanks over the past year so I wanted to tackle that this week. It's actually quite simple and requires minimal tools so it's something you can start doing right away.
Read MoreHey Makers! Today's jewelry tutorial is going to show you how copper electroform my ring style; the gemstone open ring. It's not much different from a single gemstone stacking ring so I'm not going to go too in-depth but my skill and techniques have improved since I originally wrote that tutorial so I wanted to create a more updated version.
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Hey Maker! My name is Brittany Witt and I'm the owner + blogger here at Maker Monologues. I'm also a jewelry designer + metalsmith. I love teaching aspiring metalsmiths everything I know about silversmithing and copper electroforming! Read more...
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