Metal clay is a crafting medium consisting of very small particles of metal such as silver, gold, bronze, or copper mixed with an organic binder and water for use in making jewelry, beads and small sculptures. Metal clay can be shaped just like any soft clay, by hand or using molds. After drying, the clay can be fired in a variety of ways such as in a kiln, with a handheld gas torch, or on a gas stove, depending on the type of clay and the metal in it. The binder burns away, leaving the pure sintered metal.
Fine Silver
Sterling Silver
Bronze
Steel
Copper
22kt Gold paint
Niobium is known to be hypoallergenic but more importantly it is known to be NON-allergenic as it does not cause a reaction when in contact with the human body. These properties are what make niobium incredibly useful jewelry. You can swim and shower with it. Being one of the most inert metals, niobium is an ideal hypoallergenic body jewelry material for those who have more sensitive skin. It can also be anodized to create stunning colors, all of which I use in my jewelry including earrings.
The process of anodizing aluminum consists of an electro-chemical technique that allows the surface of the metal to be dyed. Anodizing produces an oxide coating on the aluminum that is rather porous, allowing vibrant color to immerse into the metal. Neither standard nor anodized aluminum can rust. However, they can still corrode when exposed to moisture, air, salt or other corrosion-inhibiting compounds or elements. Yes, you can definitely shower with aluminum jewelry! Unlike other metals that may rust or tarnish when exposed to water, aluminum is a very light metal that does not corrode or break easily either.
Titanium is a very light weight naturally grey-silvery metal with the ability to be anodized in several colors as well as black diamond treated for a glossy black look. You will find many mens rings today that have this treatment.
Titanium is very resistant to bending, cracking and has good scratch resistance.. Some may say that they "feel as if it is not even there". Titanium is also a favorite metal of mine to use as it is perfectly biocompatible. I like to use this for earrings.