USING ELECTROFORMING TECHNIQUE AS AN ALTERNATIVE DECORATING METHOD IN THE ARTISTIC GLASS

Abstract

Electroforming is a method of forming a layer of metal by electrolysis on the surface of conductive materials or metalized insulator materials. Electrocoating was discovered by Prof. Maritzvan Jacobi in 1810 and then after 1834 this technique was used as coating technique on the metals. Coating of insulating materials with conductive materials became common after 1961. The main purpose of the technique is changing the properties of the surface in order to increase its resistance against oxidation and chemicals effect and maximize surface durability against scratch and mechanical forces. Beside the mentioned factors, creating esthetic appearance is one of the most important aims in the coating. Studies in this area is not limited to technical uses, but is used in the field of art. Today, non-conductive and insulating ORCID: 0000-0001-9209-9009 materials such as glass and art ceramics can be coated using various electrolytic methods with precious metals such as gold, silver and copper.