Titanium and Anodizing
ABOUT TITANIUM
Titanium is incredibly an strong, light and corrosion resistant. So much so, that is got it’s name from the Titans of Greek mythology. I use commercially pure titanium to create my pieces. Titanium is hypoallergenic and bio-compatible. Titanium is used for medical implants because of it’s bio-compatibility. Titanium is one of very few reactive metals that can undergo the anodizing process.
THE ANODIZING PROCESS
Anodizing permanently coats and colors the titanium in a myriad of beautiful, rich colors. Each piece is hand anodized, so no two pieces are alike. An electrolytic process is used to anodize titanium. The metal is dipped in an electrolyte solution and then an electrical current is applied to the metal. The different colors are achieved by using different voltages on the metal while it is in the electrolyte solution. The process creates a thick, durable, permanent coating (oxide) on the metal that will never rub off, tarnish or fade. (The coating is oxidization, not a dye, paint or enamel).
Titanium is incredibly an strong, light and corrosion resistant. So much so, that is got it’s name from the Titans of Greek mythology. I use commercially pure titanium to create my pieces. Titanium is hypoallergenic and bio-compatible. Titanium is used for medical implants because of it’s bio-compatibility. Titanium is one of very few reactive metals that can undergo the anodizing process.
THE ANODIZING PROCESS
Anodizing permanently coats and colors the titanium in a myriad of beautiful, rich colors. Each piece is hand anodized, so no two pieces are alike. An electrolytic process is used to anodize titanium. The metal is dipped in an electrolyte solution and then an electrical current is applied to the metal. The different colors are achieved by using different voltages on the metal while it is in the electrolyte solution. The process creates a thick, durable, permanent coating (oxide) on the metal that will never rub off, tarnish or fade. (The coating is oxidization, not a dye, paint or enamel).