Kitchen Chemistry: Where Science Meets Magic (No Batteries)   

In this 2-day workshop, learn how to form, shape, texturize, and color Niobium metal to create earrings or pendants. Niobium is a reactive metal that allows you to create a beautiful oxide layer on its surface creating a rainbow of colors. It can be formed and shaped using simple tools. It is Hypoallergenic and is a perfect material for anyone with metal sensitivities. Each student will be furnished with enough material to create several pairs of earrings or 1-2 pendants.

Day One: Conceptualize then form and finish each piece. This is when the surfaces will be texturized, edges filed and sanded, and dimension will be created. All necessary findings and connections will be made so that pieces only need to be anodized the next day. All finishing must be completed before anodizing.

Day Two: Demonstrations of anodizing will be shown and color charts will be available to guide you in your addition of color to your pieces. Finally, students will use a power source to anodize their pieces in the colors they choose.

For safety reasons, please wear closed toe shoes and no loose clothing. Longhair should be tied back. This class requires a certain level of manual dexterity and hand strength. Please be aware of your limitations before registering for this class.