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Electroforming on black kyanite isn't adhering

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Q. Hi! My name is Sandi and I am fairly new in electroforming. I am having trouble electroforming onto black kyanite blades -- it is not sticking. Any suggestions? I see it being done so I know it can be done, but I am having problems.

Sandi Andrews
- Coos Bay, Oregon
November 22, 2021

A. Hi Sandi. Does "fairly new" mean you've enjoyed some success getting your electroforming to properly adhere to other substrates, or does it mean black kyanite is the first substrate you've tried? What are you using for a metallizing solution, and is that sticking well to the black kyanite?

Luck & Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E. RET
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey
Ted is available for instant help
or longer-term assistance.
November 2021

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