Electroforming - Sophie's in Jupiter

Electroforming

The electroforming technique consists of depositing metals on the surface of a given element through the use of electric current. Through this process, a fine metal casing is created around any organic or inorganic object.

Dried Rose - Sophie's in Jupiter Electroformed Rose - Sophie's in Jupiter

The procedure takes place in cuvettes in which an anode and a cathode are placed, connected to an electrical transformer and a >acid solution. The anode (positive electrode) is connected to the metal to be deposited and the cathode (negative electrode) to the object on which we want to create the metallic layers. By applying a continuous electric current, the metal ions are gradually deposited on the object forming a metal layer.

Electroforming Cuvettes - Sophie's in Jupiter

The electroforming process has its roots in antiquity, but the modern technique of electroforming as we know it today developed from the19th century with the discovery of electrolysis.< /p>

In ancient times, techniques such as gilding and silver plating were used to coat objects with thin layers of precious metals such as gold and silver. For example, in ancient Egypt, artisans applied gold leaf to statues, sarcophagi, and funerary furniture, using hammering and polishing techniques.

Electroformed Feather and Twig - Sophie's in Jupiter

Similar methods were also used in ancient Greece and Rome. The embossing technique allowed to give relief to sheets of metal, and silver was used to cover less valuable objects with thin layers of gold or silver, using amalgams and chemical processes.

Although these ancient techniques did not involve the application of electrical current, they laid the foundation for the further development of today's electroforming technique.

At Sophie's in Jupiter we wanted to use this technique to be able to turn any valuable object or one that holds a special meaning into a jewel and thus transform it into a memory forever.

Electroformed Lace - Sophie's in Jupiter
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