Metalforming or Electroforming is a method of electroplating parts that are normally not plateable because they don't conduct electricity.

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Nearly anything that does not conduct electricity can be metalformed. This includes organics like leaves flowers, sea shells, sand dollars, plastic, wood, ceramic, glass, and plaster.

The part is first coated with one of our conductive paints. After painting, the part is dipped into immersion tin, copper plated, nickel plated, and finally gold plated or any other decorative metal such as platinum, rhodium, or silver. The process yields a mirror bright finish. All Gold Touch, Inc. chemistry is non toxic and contain no cyanides or arsenic.

If you already have a tank plating system and are interested in metalforming, the conductive paint is available separately.

The acrylic water based version for dipping and brushing is available in 1 ounce and 6 ounce bottles.

The lacquer based version for spraying is sold in 4 ounce cans.

Larger sizes are available upon request.

24k Easter egg plated with our metalforming process in real 24k gold.