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What does oxidated and anodized mean? Thank you,
- Kathy
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Oxidated is really another way of saying oxidized. Oxidized means metals are treated with a chemical that simulated the natural occurrence of oxides on metal. Oxidizers create a darkened or antiqued finish. Both Liver of Sulfur™ and Patina Gel are oxidizers.
Anodized refers to surface color that is applied to metal with an electric current. This process coats the metal and offers a wonderful palette of surface color. Care must be taken with anodized metals, such as aluminum, titanium and niobium, so the color is preserved; use covered tools so you do not to mar the surface color.
- Sandra Lupo, Metalsmith, Jewelry Instructor and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador
MaterialsResources
Anodized refers to surface color that is applied to metal with an electric current. This process coats the metal and offers a wonderful palette of surface color. Care must be taken with anodized metals, such as aluminum, titanium and niobium, so the color is preserved; use covered tools so you do not to mar the surface color.
- Sandra Lupo, Metalsmith, Jewelry Instructor and SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Ambassador
MaterialsResources
- View anodized design inspirations in the Gallery of Designs
- View oxidized design inspirations in the Gallery of Designs
- ''Using Patina Gel'' illustrated instructions
- ''Using Liver of Sulfur™'' illustrated instructions
- ''Anodized Metals'' Ask the Experts question and answer
- ''Oxidized Metals'' Ask the Experts question and answer
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