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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.
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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 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.