Question about coloring

[Beskers Bladeworks]

Hey everyone

Recently i figured i wanted to try engraving/ carving for some projects.
But i ran into a problem.

Here is the link were i got the idea from
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url...ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCPD15KuRjegCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

At the end he shows it being colored.

I sorta figured out how he engraved this piece but i dont have a clue how he colored the titanium and made it realistic.
So do you guys know what he used to color this piece.

 

[WValtakis2]

It's selectively anodized after engraving/carving.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

It's selectively anodized after engraving/carving.

Everything. The tongue and his fur i also saw him put some black paint on it? And how do you do selective anodizing? Thanks for the quick response

 

[Mike Fennell]

Perhaps someone could review the order in which colors should be applied and the methids and temperatures involved.

 

[monk]

the paint is a selective resist. applied to areas that are to get a different olor. once colorized, a given area is painted with resist, and a different color is applied. and so on, till the project is completed.
to do this, the ti must be carefully cleaned, and it's best to apply an etching acid to give "tooth" to allow the anodization to more effectively achieve the desired color.
the different colors all require different voltages to get the desired effect. i've fooled with the technique enough to know i don't enjoy the process. to do this, one must use a variable power supply with dc output. the one i use is a pricey one. it converts 110 ac to 1-130 volts dc.

 

[monk]

Hey everyone

Recently i figured i wanted to try engraving/ carving for some projects.
But i ran into a problem.

Here is the link were i got the idea from
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUp6lSL4Z0k&psig=AOvVaw3XJTDQmIUp1tRlG2C5Me7H&ust=1583834474742000&source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CA0QjhxqFwoTCPD15KuRjegCFQAAAAAdAAAAABAD

At the end he shows it being colored.

I sorta figured out how he engraved this piece but i dont have a clue how he colored the titanium and made it realistic.
So do you guys know what he used to color this piece.

videos like this give me fits!! you don't really see how things are done, and you're blessed with what some call music! ther are many videos, free on the tube showing and telling how the stuff gets done. give youtube a try.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

the paint is a selective resist. applied to areas that are to get a different olor. once colorized, a given area is painted with resist, and a different color is applied. and so on, till the project is completed.
to do this, the ti must be carefully cleaned, and it's best to apply an etching acid to give "tooth" to allow the anodization to more effectively achieve the desired color.
the different colors all require different voltages to get the desired effect. i've fooled with the technique enough to know i don't enjoy the process. to do this, one must use a variable power supply with dc output. the one i use is a pricey one. it converts 110 ac to 1-130 volts dc.

I ve seen some people anodize it with batteries. Is this also possible?

 

[monk]

I ve seen some people anodize it with batteries. Is this also possible?

i think it would be. problem tho, a battery only produces a single voltage. if it did work, you'll be stuck with only one color. with variable dc out, you can get a decent pallet of colors. it's not "plug and play" the part must be immersed in electrolyte to pass current. parts should be pre etched, and very clean.
some folks get fantastic results. like anything worthwhile, one must invest time and a bit of cash. the battery way could produce 3 volts, nine, or twelve volts. concentration of the electrolyte will affet the time needed for results. incidentally, unlike deep etching, the time is rather quick.

 

[dogcatcher]

The titanium anodizing kits are reasonably priced. I would start with looking at Caswell Plating.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

sorry for me being unclear. I saw multiple hooking up 9v batteries too each other up too 102 volts i believe and they achieved not as large as a range with a machine but big enough i think. Sorry but I still dont understand the paint part. I see him puttingg on black paint for shading. Does anyone know what this is and with what paint can you stop parts from anodizing. Maybe nail polish. Thanks again for all the help given this quick

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

videos like this give me fits!! you don't really see how things are done, and you're blessed with what some call music! ther are many videos, free on the tube showing and telling how the stuff gets done. give youtube a try.

Thanks. I almost figured out the anodizing but the black paint he puts on for shading is still unclear to me what it is

 

[sam]

Could be Rub n Buff.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

Could be Rub n Buff.

Rub n buff for the black parts or for the entire painting?

 

[monk]

sorry for me being unclear. I saw multiple hooking up 9v batteries too each other up too 102 volts i believe and they achieved not as large as a range with a machine but big enough i think. Sorry but I still dont understand the paint part. I see him puttingg on black paint for shading. Does anyone know what this is and with what paint can you stop parts from anodizing. Maybe nail polish. Thanks again for all the help given this quick

you can use mulltiple batteries. a problem tho, they will begin to lose power over time. such will lead to getting a color that yer not wanting. much easir to get a variable power supply. more consisten results that way. some do use fingernail polish. most any quLITY PAINT SHOULD DO.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

you can use mulltiple batteries. a problem tho, they will begin to lose power over time. such will lead to getting a color that yer not wanting. much easir to get a variable power supply. more consisten results that way. some do use fingernail polish. most any quLITY PAINT SHOULD DO.

Thanks, il probably use some paint. I think il just buy more batteries since il only anodise 5 handle sets.

 

[monk]

if you do this, be sure to get a copy of the voltage/color chart. elsewise, you'll never know whatcolor you'll end up with.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

if you do this, be sure to get a copy of the voltage/color chart. elsewise, you'll never know whatcolor you'll end up with.

Thanks, il keep that in mind

 

[Dave London]

Check out reactive metals on line catalog they have everything you need .

 

[jerrywh]

I also think it is selective anodizing.

 

[Beskers Bladeworks]

I also think it is selective anodizing.

Selective anoding using a lead core paintbrush or throug painting the surface to stop the anodizing