Anodising Niobium Workshop
Anodising Niobium Workshop
Forge
Leather Lane, Hatton Garden
Saturday 13th April, 10am - 4.30pm
We are delighted to be offering this anodising Niobium Workshop taught by Alice Fry. You will be guided through the theory and science behind anodising niobium, before experimenting with niobium and titanium to create a spectrum of colours and finishes on the metal, before creating your finished piece which is a 3” x 3” colourful niobium wall tile for your home.
The day starts with an introduction to refractory metals, with a presentation by Alice focusing on the theory and applications of niobium anodising. Following this, you will be shown demonstrations in dip, sponge, brush, masked and relief anodising techniques. Alice will also guide you through setting up the equipment.
You will then have the opportunity to practice these techniques and experiment on small pieces of titanium and niobium to create colour samples. You will also be supplied with tape (to mask off sections of your designs), scalpels, pencils, and various finishing materials and brushes. Following your experiments, you will be supplied with a 3” x 3” sheet of 0.51mm thick niobium for your design. Alice will help you with your designs and guide you through anodising your finished piece.
If you finish your piece and would like to try more, there will be the opportunity to buy additional niobium to try out.
Alice Fry is an award-winning jeweller and silversmith specialising in niobium and chasing & repoussé. Alice is the only maker teaching niobium anodising classes in England.
Date: Saturday 13th April, 10am - 4.30pm
Price: £165
Skill Level: Easy
Instructor: Alice Fry
Location: FORGE, 59 Leather Lane, London EC1N 7TJ
Special discount to FORGE Friends
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