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?”