What Size Plating Rectifier Do I Need?

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What Size Plating Rectifier Do I Need?

This 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?”

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Do I use graphite paint over a sterling silver plated pendant?

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Do I use graphite paint over a sterling silver plated pendant?

I 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?

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