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Mokume Metals By Palette

Posted by Susan Freda on

We often get questions about metal palette colors, and we've noticed sometimes it seems unclear which metals are which, especially because the colors can look different in the context of different palettes! So we've created these diagrams of a few of our more popular palettes to help point out which metals are which. 

custom mokume gane band set in woodgrain pattern and firestorm and smoke palettes

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Mokume Metals By Palette

Posted by Susan Freda on

We often get questions about metal palette colors, and we've noticed sometimes it seems unclear which metals are which, especially because the colors can look different in the context of different palettes! So we've created these diagrams of a few of our more popular palettes to help point out which metals are which. 

custom mokume gane band set in woodgrain pattern and firestorm and smoke palettes

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Noble Mokume Gane: An Education on the Art Form

Posted by Susan Freda on

Essentially mokume can be broken into two categories, base metal and noble metal mokume.  The highest quality mokume which is the only combination we feel is suited for rings is made from layered noble metals.

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Noble Mokume Gane: An Education on the Art Form

Posted by Susan Freda on

Essentially mokume can be broken into two categories, base metal and noble metal mokume.  The highest quality mokume which is the only combination we feel is suited for rings is made from layered noble metals.

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How a Mokume Gane Ring is Made.

Posted by Arn Krebs on


What Is Mokume Gane? A Japanese, Wood Grain, Inspired Object of Art.

Posted by Arn Krebs on

What is Mokume?

Mokume gane is an ancient metalworking technique in which layers of precious metal are alloyed together with heat and pressure, then twisted, carved, and forged to create beautiful organic wood patterns.

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What is Mokume?

Mokume gane is an ancient metalworking technique in which layers of precious metal are alloyed together with heat and pressure, then twisted, carved, and forged to create beautiful organic wood patterns.

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