At least a couple times a month, customers ask us: “Why are there no white anodized aluminum jump rings?” The simple answer is that it’s not possible. (Scroll to the last paragraph to learn what “white” aluminum is.) It seems like it should be possible because coloring aluminum is done by dye, and there are… Read more »
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Visit to an aluminum anodizing factory (Anodized Aluminum 101)
Several months ago, Blue Buddha Inventory Coordinator Jen and myself visited our aluminum anodizer. Because so many of you have expressed interest in finding out more about the anodizing process, we want to share some of the photos from our site visit. You may know that Blue Buddha has never done aluminum anodizing in-house, nor… Read more »
Color variation is just a fact of life (Anodized Aluminum 101)
Welcome to the first article in a series of three that we’re calling “Anodized Aluminum 101“. Ever wonder what causes color variation? Want to know what the anodizing process looks like? Not sure why there are no white anodized aluminum rings? Stay tuned to find answers to all these questions…and more. ========================================================================== We make it… Read more »