I want to learn to make titanium jewelry?
Well, specifically hair sticks, but I have no idea how to start. I worked with pewter a long time ago – my dad and I used to make little pewter soldiers using a melt-and-pour technique. We tried lost wax casting with less than stellar results.
So where can I go to learn about metalworking/metalsmithing techniques and specifically about working with titanium? Please recommend any books, websites, or even classes in the Sacramento, CA area.

firemountaingems.com. They have all the supplies as well as instructions for tons of projects.