Product Description
Prepares Non-Conductive Parts (Plastic, Glass, Ceramic, Leather, Baby Shoes, Leaves, Flowers etc) for electroplating
Make small non-conductive parts conductive, ready for electroplating with the Caswell Mini Silvering Kit. Ideal for dipping small parts. For bigger parts, use our Spray Kit.
Eliminates the use of conductive paints and tinning solutions. Can be plated directly with nickel, copper or most other metals.
Coverage: 8 sq feet
Contains:
Tools
- Measuring Cylinder, 10 mL - for measuring the Tin for Silver
- Cup, 16 fl oz - for diluting the Tin for Silver
- 3 x Measuring cups, 1 fl. oz. - for measuring the Silver chemicals
Supplies
- Silver Chemicals, Ready-To-Use, 125 mL
- Tin for Silver, Concentrate, 30 mL
- Cleaner Concentrate, Powder, 4 oz.
- Wetting Agent
- Silver Remover, 60 mL
To silver plastic, glass, ceramic and other non-porous materials, this kit contains everything you require. If you want to silver porous parts like leather, plants, flowers etc, then you need to make the parts hard and non-porous first. Caswell Sealer will do this, as will any laquer based paint.
After silvering with this kit, parts can be plated with nickel or copper, then other metals as desired. You must tank plate them. Brush plating/Plug N Plate kits are not recommended, as the silver layer is thin and will be removed by the brush.
Read the instructions for use here.
In addition to this kit, you will need to supply:
- A few gallons of distilled water (not mineral or well water)
- Two clear, plastic, quart bottles (for waste disposal)
- Sheets of old newspaper
- A watch or clock with a second hand.
Recommended Skill Level
Intermediate level products require some extra work before use, or multiple steps to achieve end results. Intermediate level products can certainly be used by novices, but extra time, patience and research will greatly help get great results.
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Important Information
Additional Equipment May Be Required
For Our Tank Plating Kits:
- Copper Pipe for tank bar
- Copper Wire to hang items
- Small amount of electrical wire to make connections
- DC Power Supply - Included In Some Kits. Check kit contents on web site
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
For Our Anodizing Kits:
- DC Power Supply (Standard Kit Only)
- 1 Gal Battery Acid
- Dyes (if desired)
- Optional Rinse Tanks (or rinse over the plating tanks with a water bottle)
- Other minor household items may be required, such as gloves, water etc.
Learn More Before Buying
You can purchase our Caswell Plating Manual and learn how to use the kits, before purchasing a kit. Simply Order Here. When you are ready to buy, we will discount the price of the kit.
Already Have Our Plating Manual?
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