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A log of our process, on the web.
Your Custom Mokume Tri Color Ring & The Beauty of Nature
Posted by Susan Freda on
Mokume is a beautiful craft dating back to 17th century Japan for use in sword-making, characterized by a woodgrain like appearance of many layers of different metals fused together to make one piece. This specialized technique of successfully forging together sheets of metal into one billet so that they are bonded and structurally sound requires great skill and years of experience as a metalsmith.
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Your Custom Mokume Tri Color Ring & The Beauty of Nature
Posted by Susan Freda on
Mokume is a beautiful craft dating back to 17th century Japan for use in sword-making, characterized by a woodgrain like appearance of many layers of different metals fused together to make one piece. This specialized technique of successfully forging together sheets of metal into one billet so that they are bonded and structurally sound requires great skill and years of experience as a metalsmith.
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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.
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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.
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Custom Mokume Gane Pattern Ring Process!
Posted by Susan Freda on
Arn just finished up this custom order, here are some behind the scenes of his process!
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Custom Mokume Gane Pattern Ring Process!
Posted by Susan Freda on
Arn just finished up this custom order, here are some behind the scenes of his process!
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Our Most Popular Mokume Patterns
Posted by Susan Freda on
Woodgrain vs Twist, our two most popular patterns! What are the differences, what characterizes each, and which one is right for you?
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Our Most Popular Mokume Patterns
Posted by Susan Freda on
Woodgrain vs Twist, our two most popular patterns! What are the differences, what characterizes each, and which one is right for you?
Read more
To Oxidize or Not to Oxidize Your Mokume Gane Ring?
Posted by Susan Freda on
We offer a few different options for the finish of your mokume gane ring, and each offers a different look and quality. One of these options is oxidation, where the silver layers in a ring are darkened to increase the contrast between the metal colors! It’s great for those who want a bold, high contrast look, and makes the patterning stand out more.
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To Oxidize or Not to Oxidize Your Mokume Gane Ring?
Posted by Susan Freda on
We offer a few different options for the finish of your mokume gane ring, and each offers a different look and quality. One of these options is oxidation, where the silver layers in a ring are darkened to increase the contrast between the metal colors! It’s great for those who want a bold, high contrast look, and makes the patterning stand out more.