How To Anodize Reactive Metals: Coloring Niobium and Titanium

Join Bill Seeley, founder of Reactive Metal Studio, as he demonstrates the anodizing process of reactive materials such as niobium and titanium using the SMT Micro Anodizer. Learn the proper safety practices and techniques as Bill works on a piece of niobium and discover the potential this process has for creating beautifully colored objects.

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