CuForming

  In this second part of my polishing series, I’m focusing on how to use tumblers to polish copper electroformed jewelry. Tumblers are incredibly helpful when it comes to smoothing surfaces, improving conductivity before electroforming, or brightening up a piece after applying a patina. I’ve tested three types: a vibrating tumbler, a rotary tumbler, and a magnetic tumbler (the last one generously provided by VEVOR). Whether you're dealing with a dull surface, leftover oxidation, or intricate details that are hard to polish by hand, these machines can make a big difference. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through my setup and process for each tumbler, share my experiments with DIY burnishing compounds, and give you tips to get the most out of each tool. 🧰 Supplies Used Vibratory tumbler https://amzn.to/44CAFDI | https://bit.ly/3I1bMsz Rotary tumbler  https://amzn.to/4l8SqAw | https://bit.ly/4eqIWxP VEVOR magnetic tumbler  https://amzn.to/4kcQk1i | https://bit...

 How I Make My Own Bright Electroforming Solution for Copper Jewelry Electroforming is one of those techniques that feels like science and art combined, and making your own solution gives you full control over the quality of your results. In this project, I’ll walk you through how I mix my go-to acid copper bath at home. It’s the same solution I use for jewelry, organic forms, and anything I want to coat in a smooth, shiny layer of copper.   Why Make Your Own Solution? Store-bought electroforming baths can be expensive, and you don’t always know what’s in them. By making your own, you can fine-tune the balance of copper, acid, and additives to match your work. It’s surprisingly easy to do with a few basic supplies and some patience.   What You’ll Need To make 1 liter of the solution, I used:   Chemicals: 180g Copper Sulfate https://amzn.to/3FCOLeE | https://ebay.to/43BtAlg 34g Sulfuric Acid (of dry solute) https://amzn.to/4kMv0jP | https://ebay.to/4mXlOez ...

 Polishing is a crucial step in making copper and electroformed jewelry look professional and refined. Whether you're removing oxidation, enhancing a patina, or preparing a surface before electroforming, the right rotary tool wheels can make all the difference. In this post, we’ll go over the different types of wheels I use and how each one performs on copper. Tools I Used for Polishing Copper Jewelry Here’s a complete list of the rotary tool accessories I used for polishing copper and electroformed jewelry: The Rotary Tool  –   https://amzn.to/3H1YnQI |  https://ebay.to/4k2GGz9 Wire Brush Wheels –  https://amzn.to/4duH1rW |  https://ebay.to/3FhKPzQ Bristle Brush Wheels  –  https://amzn.to/4dsrTv1 |  https://ebay.to/3SKmSEo Rubber Polishing Wheels –  https://amzn.to/4klJRBr |  https://ebay.to/3H2RoH4 Scotch-Brite Wheels –  https://amzn.to/4ko13Gq |  https://ebay.to/3y9Q9hR Felt Polishing Wheels –...

  Hello, fellow makers! Today, I’m sharing a fun project I just finished: anodizing titanium hooks for a pair of copper earrings I made. I wanted to experiment with color on the hooks to match the patina on the copper. Here’s how it all went down, complete with a few lessons learned along the way! Materials You’ll Need Before diving into the process, here’s a list of all the materials I used: Titanium hooks (or titanium wire) https://amzn.to/4eJOIdg | https://ebay.to/4fnZg1Z Baking soda (for the electrolyte solution) Water (to mix with the baking soda) Beaker (or any non-metallic container to hold the solution) Stainless steel bar (to use as the cathode) Alligator clips (to connect the titanium and stainless steel bar to your power supply) 30-volt, 5-amp adjustable power supply (or a higher voltage 60V power supply for anodizing) https://amzn.to/3BIhjkT | https://ebay.to/3zXqxJq Why Titanium? First things first: why titanium? Well, titanium is hypoallergenic, which makes i...

  How to Make Magical 3D Printed Electroformed Wing Pendants! Hey everyone! 🌟 Today, we're going on a super fun and creative adventure. We're going to make magical pendants with 3D printed wings of butterflies, fairies, demons, and angels. This project combines the wonders of 3D printing with the process of electroforming to turn simple ideas into jewelry pieces. If you love getting creative and adding a bit of sparkle to your crations, you're in the right place. I'll take you through each step, from designing and printing to assembling and electroforming.  Grab your supplies and let's get started on this magical journey together! 🦋✨ Supplies and Materials Design and 3D Printing My pre-made designs  https://website.beacons.ai/cuforming/3d-printables-shop 3D printer  https://amzn.to/45dxFg5 |  https://ebay.to/3WVt5ko Resin  https://amzn.to/3VeiGif |  https://ebay.to/3RWJcLZ UV Lamp  https://amzn.to/3wNMJ7e |  https://ebay.to/4bR9R3E Smoot...