Formed by Nature
Formed by Nature
By Nicky Papst
By Nicky Papst
Picking the perfect orchid
Preparing the orchid by sealing to preserve its natural beauty
Coating in conductive paint ready for copper electroforming
Suspending the orchid in electroforming solution and connecting the power supply to a copper anode to initiate "Electroforming" process
Wait for the magic to happen
Video of the end results
Selecting and drying acorns
Attaching a hanging bale
Seal and paint with conductive paint
Place into electroforming bath
Check on plating this can take anything from 8 - 48 hrs
wait till the whole piece is covered in copper
Video showing acorn copper plating
Finished acorn and leaf