Copper Electroforming Using Opals

Copper Electroforming Using Opals

Learn 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.

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Sealing Everything from Stones to Bones to Protect Them While Electroforming

Sealing Everything from Stones to Bones to Protect Them While Electroforming

I 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?

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