PUBLICATIONS
Studio Preparation and Coloring of Titanium by Bill Seeley
Based on over two years of research, this masters thesis stands as the dominant publication in the field. It is written for the studio artist and clearly describes the reactive metals, their uses and the anodizing equipment necessary for their coloring. Included in each booklet is an "Anodizing Update", a reprint from Metalsmith, Fall 1983 and a 1" x 3" x 100 volt anodized Titanium color scale. 20 pages, soft cover, lay flat spiral bound.
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How to Color Titanium for Jewelry DVD by Noel Yovovich
Discover why titanium is the "magic metal" with accomplished jewelry artist Noel Yovovich! Titanium is light, strong and turns brilliant colors instantly when heated or anodized--something you will explore in depth during this fun workshop. Learn both methods, plus how to get the most out of the process by using masking, grinding and brush-coloring to get the color you want, where you want it. Lots of good principles that apply to both titanium and niobium. This is a great DVD which includes all the basics. Great for beginners and accomplished anodizers alike. 73 minutes. Region Free DVD.
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Hydrogen Peroxide Pickle
The formulas in this paper were developed by Bill Seeley at the University of Kansas and provide a fast and easy way to remove pink oxides. Many copper alloys (brass, bronze, etc) will appear reddish after heating and normal pickling. This red oxide layer can be removed with this process using simple household chemicals.
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