Abstract: A method and two-part plating apparatus for plating groups of elongated objects. The plating apparatus includes a fixture and a fixture support. The fixture is configured to loosely retain a group of elongated articles in a generally vertical orientation where the upper ends are contained within a cavity and the lower ends are in contact with a support surface. The cavity includes an electrode which is electrically connected to the upper ends of the elongated articles. The fixture is configured to be placed onto and partially through a fixture support which is in contact with a container of plating solution. The fixture support has a base and an agitation element which moves the fixture with respect to the base, thus shifting and exposing surfaces of the elongated articles to facilitate plating.