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Re:Why Simone Giertz spent 3 years working on a coat hanger ... by Chris2048 on Friday November 17, 2023 @08:24AM (#38303164)
> You can also electro-plate them

You can electro-plate thermoplastic?

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Re:Why Simone Giertz spent 3 years working on a coat hanger ... by rcxdude on Friday November 17, 2023 @11:27AM (#38305740)
Yes. It generally involves applying a mildly conductive layer first, for which there are a variety of techniques.
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