Choosing supplies for small electrodeposition projects

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How can I select supplies for a hobby copper plating setup?
I want to copperplate some pieces from my 3d printer. I know I need conductive paint and a bath in addition to the copper source and the PSU. There are many options on Amazon, and obviously I can make my own bath. Right now I'm prioritizing time over cost, the project is a little time sensitive, so I think I should buy the bath.

Can anyone suggest any parameters to select the paint and bath? I can of course go by Amazon reviews, but maybe someone here can make other suggestions? Alternately, perhaps someone knows a good hobby supplier?

Many thanks in advance

Joe
 
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chemisttree said:
https://www.crowood.com/details.asp?isbn=9781785005138&t=Electroplating---Crowood-Metalworking-Guides

Actually super useful and available from amazon on kindle (I hate hardcopy). Thanks so much!