Looking to inject some vivid color into your jewelry-making process? Get the information you need to dive into anodizing niobium and titanium from this terrific step-by-step video with Bill Seeley, anodizing guru and founder of Reactive Metals Studio, Inc.
Bill will show you how the anodizing process produces remarkable color in two reactive metals: titanium and niobium. The result? Lightweight, low-cost, colorful jewelry that will certainly cause a reaction!
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Make sure to check out our latest Reactive Metals blog post by Ashli Brooke Taylor, and visit our Reactive Metals landing page for niobium and titanium jewelry findings, metal sheet, and wire. Browse a collection of some of Rio Grande’s favorite niobium and titanium finished jewelry on our Niobium and Titanium Jewelry Pinterest board!
Some inspiration: The Anodized Earrings Project (left) and titanium jump rings add a pop of fun to your projects (right).
Ready to get started? Rio’s Complete Anodizing Kit will equip you with everything you need. Also, if you’ve already begun to experiment with anodizing reactive metals, leave us a comment with some images of your work. We love seeing what’s on your bench!
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