1. No, no. The 1st light I finally managed to copper plate will stay secret until I manage to copper plate an FW3A, and I’ll be posting everything when I’ll be ready, including protocol, materials, procedure, research, sources, and everything. I’m keeping it as a surprise.
2. As I’ve said before, you can use copper wire. However, try to get as much wire as possible for the electrodes. You want as much surface area as possible to be able to make an efficient plating setup at high currents.
If you want, I can send you links for people in Canada from which I got my supplies from.
Some links.
Copper sulfate: Copper Sulfate Pentahydrate – Sounding Stone
Zinc oxide(for zinc electroless plating for something special): Zinc Oxide – Sounding Stone
Sulfuric acid(purified and diluted by me): ALBERT "Super Drain" Liquid Drain Opener PP90030 | RONA
Hydrochloric acid: https://www.rona.ca/en/muriatic-acid-4-l-37425089?catalogId=10051&langId=–1&storeId=10151
Polyethylene glycol: https://www.amazon.ca/RestoraLAX-Powder-Laxative-Effective-Relief/dp/B00BMHZ97E/
Sacharrin: https://www.amazon.ca/Necta-Sweet-Saccharin-Substitute-Tablets/dp/B00125VW8Q/
If you can find alternatives, I’ll let you know.