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Electroplate lead

2003

I make stained glass suncatchers. I would like for the finish on the lead to be bright silvery or chrome. Is there a way for me to electroplate the pieces myself?

Marie Ryan
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA

2003

No plating is very expensive to set up and expensive to maintain. Find a plating shop that has done this work. One of the largest problems is cracking the glass by thermal shock; out of a hot soak clean and into a cold water rinse.

Jon Quirt
- Minneapolis, Minnesota

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