Blackening stainless steel parts?

[Chris Heerschap <shoptalk@db94.net>]

I've got a quick question.  Does anyone know a fairly easy way to 
blacken stainless steel parts?  Eastwood has a kit that does exactly 
what I want, but only to steel parts, not stainless.  I'd rather not use 
paint due to its thickness and the fact that it might chip off.

Can stainless steel be anodized?  Are there other methods which can be 
done by the average Joe (or Chris) in his shop without too much investment?

Thanks!


cmh