An Art of Attraction: The Electrotyping Process

Name: An Art of Attraction: The Electrotyping Process
Uploaded: 2014-07-25
Duration: 3 min 6 s
Channel: Khan Academy
Description: Electrotyping is a magical process that creates exact copies of objects in metal. It starts with a mold of the object, which is then coated with a thin layer of metal using electricity. This technique is used in art, jewelry, and even book printing. It's like a magic trick, but with science!

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Electrotyping is a magical process that creates exact copies of objects in metal. It starts with a mold of the object, which is then coated with a thin layer of metal using electricity. This technique is used in art, jewelry, and even book printing. It's like a magic trick, but with science!