24K Gold Plating Technique by Valerie Bealle

Valerie Bealle, Metal Clay Artist and Instructor from Long Island, New York visited the Cool Tools studio to demonstrate how to add 24K gold plating to fine silver. In this video Valerie accents a pendant that was created using PMC Flex and one of our popular antique molds.

[dondoyle]

Very interesting - BTW nice looking watch!😀

[AzarroFineArts]

wow, cool! I would like to try that on my Mexico Anos de Service Medal. Thanks for sharing

[primaryfeathers]

Would a layer of clear enamel keep the gold from wearing off?

[wendyannh]

One hour doesn't seem like a very long time, especially if you are working on larger pieces! Are there other similar products available that last longer?

How do you dispose of the spent pen?

[wendyannh]

Can you apply multiple coats in order to get a thicker layer of gold?

[TheHappyHomesteadingHerbalist]

Will it work on most metal alloys, like Tibetan silver or stainless steel?

[heidicameron]

How much are those pens I’m interested in getting one!!

[lonetallsassy]

Very interesting. Can you use this on silver Metal clay?

[goognamgoognw]

Your website link to the 24 carat gold solution MSDS sheet is broken. Please make that visible as it is required by law. Also i want to know which chemical in its composition is requiring you to put the "This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer".

[lenny]

Wonder if this also works on nickel or copper?

[IAmAmy]

What is the product you used in the video to lacquer the piece?

[getajobfatboy]

Where can I get the pen and the gold plating solution that you are using. Can you use this system to touch up watch bands?

[TheHappyHomesteadingHerbalist]

Can only metals be plated? I'm wanting to do a titanium Druzy stone. Thanks

[JennyB]

If a class ring is to black can it be high lighted and how durable is it ? And how expensive?Thanks

[intuitiveartandcooking]

Do you do the oxidizing after the gold?

[katten]

Is this 24 K goldplating pen available in The Netherlands (Europe)?

[dclari]

if I understand correctly, This pen is for a one time use only, correct? Tnx

[Tactividz]

Hi do you ship your products to the U.K.?

[doen.]

Just a tip, it might be best to plate a nickel barrier layer onto the silver first, so that the 24K does not migrate into the silver over time.

[huskyfluffy]

When you say the gold is thin, does that mean it will wear off quickly?? How thick can you make it??? Also, what do you mean that you have a full hour. What happens after an hour? Also, why can’t you reuse the tips?.