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Sphodromantis viridis electroformed in copper as a pendant
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<blockquote data-quote="CosbyArt" data-source="post: 297375" data-attributes="member: 8168"><p>As you did not quote Patrick or use the name tag, like this [USER=9469]@Benjamin Whyte[/USER], he will not get a update about your message. He has not been on in 2 months, so if you are wanting to know more send him a PM (private message) that way he'll get a e-mail and may respond; otherwise, it might be several more months or longer if he does respond, as he will have to look at this message thread to even notice.</p><p></p><p>I agree though it is interesting. Likely he uses the typical electroplating methods, once the insect exoskeleton is covered in a metallic base. If your interested some ideas are <a href="http://www.instructables.com/community/Electroplating-Non-Metals/" target="_blank">discussed here</a> (and one of the post authors talks about doing it to various insects too). Seems the most common method is to build a thin coating of gold leaf on the insect and then make your electroplating bath setup and get the metal of your choice.</p><p></p><p>Personally I've done similar setups using a battery charger, vinegar, and various sacrificial metals (used to plate with, typically cooper being the most common). I will say electricity and liquid is involved so you must completely understand what you are doing to prevent injuring yourself or your house in the process.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CosbyArt, post: 297375, member: 8168"] As you did not quote Patrick or use the name tag, like this [USER=9469]@Benjamin Whyte[/USER], he will not get a update about your message. He has not been on in 2 months, so if you are wanting to know more send him a PM (private message) that way he'll get a e-mail and may respond; otherwise, it might be several more months or longer if he does respond, as he will have to look at this message thread to even notice. I agree though it is interesting. Likely he uses the typical electroplating methods, once the insect exoskeleton is covered in a metallic base. If your interested some ideas are [URL="http://www.instructables.com/community/Electroplating-Non-Metals/"]discussed here[/URL] (and one of the post authors talks about doing it to various insects too). Seems the most common method is to build a thin coating of gold leaf on the insect and then make your electroplating bath setup and get the metal of your choice. Personally I've done similar setups using a battery charger, vinegar, and various sacrificial metals (used to plate with, typically cooper being the most common). I will say electricity and liquid is involved so you must completely understand what you are doing to prevent injuring yourself or your house in the process. [/QUOTE]
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