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Electroplating a flower

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I would like to electroplate a flower with copper. The problem is that the flower is a non-conductor of electricity. So, do anyone have any ideas of how to electroplate the flower? Thank you.

Jennifer H.
Student - Singapore

Ed. note: This harks all the way back to letter 00001 on this site, Jennifer :-)

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I think you better try to search POP (plating on Plastic) method on internet..maybe it can help you well

Mohd Shazwan
- Penang, Malaysia

March 3, 2010

Pour glue all over the flower and sprinkle carbon powder over it (make sure to cover all places) conduct the electroplating

shaun chee
- Singapore

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