Titanium, in this form, is a high grade titanium worked under precision conditions in a vacuum dome furnace. Titanium is a gray metal, but when oxygen is introduced to the hot titanium in the furnace, a permanent oxide forms on the surface of the titanium producing a rainbow of color. If the molten titanium cools too quickly while still under vacuumed conditions, no color will result.

The texture will vary from a prism texture, to smooth and shiny, to satin-matte. The different effects result from their different locations in the furnace. For instance, Crystalline titanium results from more intense heat at ranges of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit when compared to Satin-Matte Titanium produced at lower temperatures in another area of the same furnace.

Our titanium has a variety of applications in the jewelry, beading, and artistic community. It can be the centerpiece of jewelry that has been backed with leather and wire wrapped as in our kit, mounted in a prong setting, combined with polymer clay, and designed in PMC or Art Clay. It can be incorporated in a multi-media pieces, planned in sculpture and used along with a variety of other mediums.

Titanium needs no special care and it can be cleaned with a soft damp toothbrush and a non-abrasive soap. When incorporated in a final piece, you'll need to considered other materials used when determining proper care.

Types of Titanium available:

Metallic Titanium has a reflect shinny surface. It is free-formed in the furnace with molten titanium. It is sculptural and flowing with varied texture and curves. On occasion, it will exhibit interesting dripping and free-formed splatter patterns.

Crystalline Titanium is a beautiful rainbow of color and light. The surface of the titanium has small prisms that catch the sun with every movement. Crystalline titanium results from a titanium condensate that forms in the furnace. It tends to be thinner than other forms of titanium offered here on this site. In some instances, the titanium can stand alone and other times it will need to be mounted for additional support.

Satin-Matte Titanium has wonderfully saturated, deep colors. It is sculptural with varied textures. Like Crystalline Titanium, it too is considered a titanium condensate, but unlike Crystalline Titanium it forms in a cooler part of the furnace, resulting in the satin finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can the beautiful colors be rubbed off ?

A. No, the colors can not be rubbed off. It is a permanent oxide layer that is formed on the surface. It can however, be scratched off with a sharp object or abrasive media.

Q. Can Titanium be colored with a patina of liver of sulfur?

A. No, Liver of Sulfur has no effect when used on titanium.

Q. Can Titanium be fired in place in Art Clay or Precious Metal Clay?

A. No. The temperatures used by a torch or kiln will remove the beautiful colors on the surface of the titanium resulting in a gray outcome.

Q. Can Titanium be baked in an oven with polymer clay?

A. Yes. The temperatures of a household toster oven (up to 300 degrees) used to bake polymer clay are NOT hot enough to effect the titanium's color.

Q. Can the titanium be polished?

Q. Can the titanium be tumbled?

A. No. It is not recommended that you put titanium in a tumbler with abrasive media or steel shot because the color can be removed or it can be scratched off with these types of media.

Q. How do I care for titanium?

Titanium needs no special care and it can be cleaned with a soft damp toothbrush and a non-abrasive soap. When incorporated in a final piece, you'll need to considered other materials used when determining proper care.

Q. How do I change the size and shape of my titanium piece?

A. Titanium is very hard, so you will need a diamond saw to cut it. Some pieces are thinner and it can be cut or broken apart into smaller pieces with cutters or pliers.

Q. What produces the difference textures and colors of the titanium

A. The different colors and surface effects result from their different locations in the furnace. For instance, Crystalline titanium results from more intense heat at ranges of 1000 degrees Fahrenheit when compared to Satin-Matte Titanium produced at lower temperatures in another area of the same furnace.

Q. What type of titanium is this?

A. This is high grade titanium 6-4 d.q./r.q. It is 60% Titanium and between 30 - 40% Aluminum and trace amounts of one or more other alloys.