High Quality (and Safe) Copper Plating
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High Quality (and Safe) Copper Plating: There are a few copper electroplating methods on here, but they are either dangerous, provide very low quality results, or cost an arm and a leg. Your plated object should be a brilliant, shiny red, not blackened, and your pocket book shouldn't be …

I haven’t tried this one yet, but I have a batch sitting in wait and my own DIY, definitely don’t try this at home electrolysis set up (a stripped phone charger and a plug-in adapter.)

Since battery acid became a bitch to get at hardware stores in my province, I’m excited to give this one a go since it only uses acetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and copper.