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A log of our process, on the web.

Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane Class at Metalwerx

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Mokume Gane Ouroboros Talisman Earrings

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See the process behind these beautiful mokume gane snake earrings!

Small hoop earrings made out of mokume gane, carved to resemble snakes, with three dimensional texture, and inset stones as eyes.

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Mokume Gane Ouroboros Talisman Earrings

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A Unique Alternative to Traditional Men's Wedding Bands

Posted by Susan Freda on

When it comes to wedding bands, many men are seeking new options that stand out from the usual simple gold or platinum rings. Today’s grooms want something that reflects and allows them to express their personal style and interests. We want to introduce you to a "new" old art form called Mokume Gane. A niche that is gaining popularity, offering both an earthy aesthetic and environmental significance.

 

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A Unique Alternative to Traditional Men's Wedding Bands

Posted by Susan Freda on

When it comes to wedding bands, many men are seeking new options that stand out from the usual simple gold or platinum rings. Today’s grooms want something that reflects and allows them to express their personal style and interests. We want to introduce you to a "new" old art form called Mokume Gane. A niche that is gaining popularity, offering both an earthy aesthetic and environmental significance.

 

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Mokume Gane vs Damascus

Posted by Susan Freda on

We love to find out how our customers came across Arn’s work, and how they were introduced to mokume gane, and often the answer is that they found mokume through an interest in damascus steel pieces!

 

Wide mens ring mokume gane patterned to resemble the fibers of a feather, made with red and yellow gold, palladium, and oxidized silver (black) in thin layers.

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Mokume Gane vs Damascus

Posted by Susan Freda on

We love to find out how our customers came across Arn’s work, and how they were introduced to mokume gane, and often the answer is that they found mokume through an interest in damascus steel pieces!

 

Wide mens ring mokume gane patterned to resemble the fibers of a feather, made with red and yellow gold, palladium, and oxidized silver (black) in thin layers.

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Arn's Latest Metal Patterning in Mokume

Posted by Susan Freda on

Arn recently completed some beautiful custom mokume wedding rings featuring stones, so we wanted to share these and talk about different options for stone setting and showing off a statement stone! 

 

mokume gane whimsical engagement style ring with a unique hexagonal dusty rose sapphire in a partial bezel

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Arn's Latest Metal Patterning in Mokume

Posted by Susan Freda on

Arn recently completed some beautiful custom mokume wedding rings featuring stones, so we wanted to share these and talk about different options for stone setting and showing off a statement stone! 

 

mokume gane whimsical engagement style ring with a unique hexagonal dusty rose sapphire in a partial bezel

Read more