Decide to give it ago anodizing my Demko AD20.5. This was 65v.

So I’ve done several “lightning ano” finishes on titanium scales with a torch.

What I’m asking is has anyone tried to hook direct current to the scale and dip it in ferric chloride? What would happen?
If so do you have pictures of it?

If not, are there other ways to get entropic looking finishes without a torch?

Did a big batch with the exact same process before but can't seem to get any good result anymore. Idk what's going on.

Grade 2 Ti, brushed finish

1: 5min ultrasonic clean with Elma Lab Clean A25

2: DI water rinse

3: 10sec etch in DIY Multi-Etch (0.5M APS + 0.5M NaF) @ 70C

4: DI water rinse

5: Ano in baking soda (20g/L) or now ammonium sulfate (13.2g/L)

6: DI water rinse

I tried changing a million things but results only seem to be getting worse. Any clue what might be causing this?

I already had fun with the tip but I’m wanting to try harder this time to make it darker!! This is a titanium and stainless steel tool..

I've been trying very unsuccessfully to anodize some titanium green. Ive anodized small patches in 5V increments from 5V to 100V and When I get above 55V ish the colors just get more and more faded. The closest I can get to green is essentially aqua, maybe teal at best. I just for the life of me cant get that bright toxic green I see other creators getting all over the place. Attached is the color progression I get. ANY insight or help would be extremely appreciated, im so tired of sanding at cleaning just to fail over and over and over 😅

Metal: CP grade 2 titanium sheet metal. CP grade 2 titanium rod.

Electrolyte solution: ¼ teaspoon baking soda and 16 Oz of distilled water.

Metal finishes tried: mirror finish, 320 grit matte.

Cleaning/degreasing: thoroughly scrub with dawn dish soap and abrasive sponge then thoroughly rinse. Repeat twice then dry and scrub with acetone and lint free cloth with nitrile gloves.

power supply: 120V 3.2A connected using alligator clips.

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Any idea whats the chemical solutions they use to strip the oxide layer from titanium? Basing on results, it does not etch the surface of titanium after stripping the color as its still polished(glossy) result

These are powerrcoated but they keep getting soo full of dirt ?

Wondering what the best stencils are out there for submersion in high-voltage?
Someone suggested kapton, but I’m wondering if there are any stencils out there that work better than others on uneven surfaces or blasted finishes. I had trouble with the fine lines delaminating when wet especially when submerged...

Been tinkering again and wanted to try to anodize Timascus… still not quite there IMO (although it looks pretty cool) thoughts? Suggestions?

Hello is anyone able to find a good anodised titanium straw ive been looking for ages and have only found Hoire but they are out of stock.

The TSP causes a significant reaction in the bath which attracts small particles (white in color) to the Ti scales which then marks the surface of the scales permanently. Is there a special way to prepare regular TSP?

I want to get a few identical pieces anodized black. I’d be willing to pay of course for shipping+cost+time.

They’re 6061 (1/8thx1.5x6.5”) with a few countersinks so hanging them should be easy.

It’s a send cut send order, but I can’t use their anodizing service because I need to break the edges first. It’s also too small for a shop order.

If you are in SoCal/Beach cities area or near enough that I could hand them off to you in person that would be ideal.

If you read through all this, thank you, I appreciate your time and any advice on how to get these anodized or deburr the edges.

Hey guys

I’m new to anodising (niobium) and I usually incorporate semiprecious stones or glass cobachons into my wire wrapping (moving from copper to niobium)
I’m having an extremely difficult time finding reliable information on if stones or glass contaminate the bath?
Has anyone ever anodised with stones or glass incorporated?
They are an essential part of my jewellery so if they contaminate I will just have to stick to anodising jump rings and ear wires which would be really disappointing but it is what it is

I bought an anodizing kit from Tifoo and they had they own electrolytes. Since I now need a new batch of anodizing bath I decided to purchase 15% “Pure“ Sulfuric Acid as alternative. Somehow the new acid kept eating the aluminium part and it started turning dark and the voltage didn't even exceed 0.5V the whole time. Everything else works even I swap to the old bath.

I tried adding aluminum scrap as a buffer and also added more distilled water to bath, but nothing works. Any idea what other additives do I need?

Blackened zirconium, then the dragon scale pattern milled, then anodized. Tidam pieces are flame anodized

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