Date: Wednesday, April 17, 2024, 4:30-5:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Marti Brown
Skill Level: All Levels
Class Description: Anodizing with a sponge will magically make niobium beautiful with anodized color. The color is both random and chosen by a combination of the voltage of the electric current created with 9-volt batteries and “painting” with a natural sponge applicator.
Project Completion: students will have enough class time to complete project.
Materials Kit: 2 precut 1” circles, 1”x2” 26ga. niobium sheet, 4 pairs of ear wires, anodizing tape, natural sponge, 3M sanding pad, cathode strip, “anodizing powder”.
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.)
Required Tools:
- 12, 9-V batteries
- 2 alligator to alligator test leads
- A plastic container to mix your powder with water
- Stencils
- Finepoint Sharpie
- Needle files/hand files
- Metal shears
- Exacto knife with #11 blade
*Note: Kit only and extra kit options do not include instructions or recording. You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 3, 2024, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 1, 2024. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.