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

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 a conductive paint. 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 based version for dipping and brushing is priced at $14.40 for 1 ounce

and $45.30 for 6 ounces.

The lacquer based version for spraying is priced at $28.35 for 4 ounces.

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Systems with tanks from 1 gallon up to 50 gallons are available.