My recent work; some cutting, hammering with structure on Ti rings.

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

I might say that I’m a Ti expert. Most of my work I do on Ti. The combination; jewellery stone setting and engraving I like very much because of its properties.

arnaud

 

[Willem Parel]

They look very nice Arnaud, how do you treat them after hammering ???

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Five more steps Willem, first sandblasting, next brass rotating brush, acid, polish and my secret treatment.

arnaud

 

[Willem Parel]

Thanks Arnaud, i will try your secret treatment next time

 

[Sam]

Your treatment gives the rings an organic property, Arnaud.
Do you know if it's pure Ti or is it the really tough 6AL-4v?

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Sam, it is the purest Ti, grade 1. easy to cut and hard enough to hold details.

arnaud

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Here some more by one of my students Jeroen.
Not that deep relief, but deep enough with the naked eye.

arnaud

 

[monk]

what a beautiful ring treatment. thanks for showing, arnaud.

 

[Peter_M]

Some nice looking rings Arnaud, good to see you posting again.

Peter

 

[Haraga.com]

Does anyone know where Ti ring blanks or tubing can be bought in the U S?

 

[Jahn Baker]

:beatup:Reactive Metals.com caries Ti tubing and rod stock for machining. They are great folks, very friendly and knowledgeable.

 

[Glenn]

Arnaud, Thanks for coming back to this forum. We've missed you

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Thank you Glenn for your sympathy.

arnaud

 

[willy]

Does anyone know where Ti ring blanks or tubing can be bought in the U S?

Try McMaster-Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com/#
Willy

 

[Arnaud Van Tilburgh]

Thanks all. I will show more of this kind, as it is what I do most and pay my bills.

arnaud

 

[randolfengraving]

Hi Arnaud, Could I ask you how long you leave in the acid bath and what type of acid. I am just starting on engraving Ti and would like to get a similar organic look like that you have achevied. I know I can't do it just like you but could you point me in the right direction? Thank you so much in advance...you have some of the coolest post..I really admire your work!! Randolf Scott