Re: [gingery_machines] new article available: Laser Printing to Metal

 

I think I've had a neat idea... I now have some pretty nice pieces of
parchment with sharp looking images printed on them. The toner is
*very* loosely adhered to the parchment.

I'm going to try thermally transferring one to a sheet of steel, then
flood the surface carefully with a strong solution of Copper(II)
Sulfate. (I just hit the hardware store for $10 worth of "Summit
Brand Root Clear", which according to the MSDS is 100% Copper (II)
sulfate pentahydrate...) I think that the toner will act as a resist
medium, and I'll get copper plating everywhere that the toner has not
adhered. A quick acetone bath and the results should be pretty
interesting. If I need a more durable finish, I could add a bit of
current and electroplate the non-masked areas.

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