NANOCERAMIC E-COATING

Introduction:

Nano ceramic e-coating (hereinafter referred to as e-coating) is a cutting-edge technology that involves the application of a thin ceramic layer onto the surface of jewellery (or any conductive metal object, could be door handle as well). The main reasons to use this technology is to enchance the overall aesthetics of the jewellery by a sleek, colorful finish and to protect the metal.

E-coating is very durable. The nano-sized ceramic particles adhere tightly to the jewellery surface, forming a protective shield that guards against scratches, tarnishing, moisture, chemicals, and fading. The coating is also hypoallergenic which is especially handy when it is applied on top of base metals like brass, copper etc. The e-coating can be applied in various colors and finishes, the final color depends on the color of the underlying metal. As the coating is applied by electrolysis (more precisely by cataphoresis), the object to be coated must be from conductive metal. The process involves preparing and cleaning the object, immersing it into the bath filled with special dye solution and applying electricity. As a result, the thin ceramic layer is deposited on top of the object. This needs curing in the oven as a final step.

In the workshop you will

• get an overview of coating metal with e-coating and examples of possible usages
• learn to understand the process stages and parameters, and provide knowledge of the possibilities and limitations of the process. Short theoretical episodes will be alternated with long hands-on exercises to provide experience and skills for further independent work and self-development in the field.

As a result the student who has completed the course:

• Has an overview of technological possibilities and limitations,
• Is aware of the necessary equipment and how to set it up,
• Can prepare and clean objects for work (electrochemically),
• Can coat simpler forms with e-coating,
• Can solve common problems.