Electroplating 3D Prints: the Symphony of Plastic and Metal

We’ve shown you already quite a lot of means of postprocessing, some including sanding and polishing, others including filling, sanding, and painting, and even chemical postprocessing. This time, we’ll bathe the models in chemicals again but with a completely different approach. We will try to make 3D-printed parts look like solid metal pieces with a shiny gloss. Before you try electroplating 3D prints, don’t forget to read our article: Music: Peter Spacey - Grumpy Ian Post - Dance Club