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WHAT DOES MOKUME GANE MEAN? What is Shakudo ? What is Shibuichi?
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"Mokume Gane" is a Japanese term that can be translated to "Wood Eye Metal". The methods used to make Mokume reference wood grain patterns of eyes, burls, swirls and layers but since they are made from precious metal they are long lasting and incredibly durable.
Shakudo and Shibuichi are two Japanese alloys that give a lovely range of colors to the metal. "Shakudo" is primarily copper with 3-6% gold alloyed in & "Shibuichi" means one fourth in Japanese and refers to the formula of one part silver to three parts copper. These metals can be patinated into a range of subtle greys and muted shades of blue, green, and brown.
Pictured here is our Mokume Gane Trapezoidal Pendant with Shibuichi Fade .measures 1.5 inches in height, and features a Fade/Incline pattern in 25/75 Shibuichi, 60/40 Shibuichi and silver mokume gane.
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WHAT DOES MOKUME GANE MEAN? What is Shakudo ? What is Shibuichi?
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"Mokume Gane" is a Japanese term that can be translated to "Wood Eye Metal". The methods used to make Mokume reference wood grain patterns of eyes, burls, swirls and layers but since they are made from precious metal they are long lasting and incredibly durable.
Shakudo and Shibuichi are two Japanese alloys that give a lovely range of colors to the metal. "Shakudo" is primarily copper with 3-6% gold alloyed in & "Shibuichi" means one fourth in Japanese and refers to the formula of one part silver to three parts copper. These metals can be patinated into a range of subtle greys and muted shades of blue, green, and brown.
Pictured here is our Mokume Gane Trapezoidal Pendant with Shibuichi Fade .measures 1.5 inches in height, and features a Fade/Incline pattern in 25/75 Shibuichi, 60/40 Shibuichi and silver mokume gane.
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How Do You Make Mokume Gane Metal? See Arn Make some here....
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In the Studio with Arn Krebs - Videography by Jason Wessel
These stores are now carrying Arn's line of Mokume Gane rings:
eGrace.Love - East Hartford, CT
Turgeon Raine - Seattle, WA
Laura Preshong Jewelry - Boston, MA
Detail Shots of Dress Scultpure's - Videography by Jason Wessel
You can now find Susan Freda's jewelry at these lovely galleries:
eGrace.Love- East Hartford, CT
Rachel K DeLong Gallery- Wellfleet, MA
Gallery 4 - New Collection - Tiverton, RI
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How Do You Make Mokume Gane Metal? See Arn Make some here....
Posted by Arn Krebs on
In the Studio with Arn Krebs - Videography by Jason Wessel
These stores are now carrying Arn's line of Mokume Gane rings:
eGrace.Love - East Hartford, CT
Turgeon Raine - Seattle, WA
Laura Preshong Jewelry - Boston, MA
Detail Shots of Dress Scultpure's - Videography by Jason Wessel
You can now find Susan Freda's jewelry at these lovely galleries:
eGrace.Love- East Hartford, CT
Rachel K DeLong Gallery- Wellfleet, MA
Gallery 4 - New Collection - Tiverton, RI
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March Updates!
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ARN KREBS ARTS HIGHLIGHTS:
GURI BORI PATTERN
Guri Bori a metal-smithing technique that consists of layering different-colored metals to carve arabesques and spiral patterns. It is still possible to discern the beautiful layering of metals on the existing guribori sword guards, even those that are several hundred years old... This Mokume Gane ring is patterned in the "Guri Bori" style which leaves the carved surface as relief showing the layers like topographic lines which match the contours of the carving.
VIEW OUR GURI BORI GALLERY
MOTIF MAGAZINE'S
FEB 2019 FEATURED SPREAD
Sue was featured as Motif's February 2019 centerfold spread "I was happy to be featured in Motif Magazine and to have my most recent work in glass and steel on view".
View the full magazine here
This month Susan participated in the Chazan Gallery Show, "Alchemical Reactions", with Allison Paschke where they cross-pollinated their art. Allison taught Susan porcelain, while Susan taught Allison glass-casting.
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March Updates!
Posted by Arn Krebs on
ARN KREBS ARTS HIGHLIGHTS:
GURI BORI PATTERN
Guri Bori a metal-smithing technique that consists of layering different-colored metals to carve arabesques and spiral patterns. It is still possible to discern the beautiful layering of metals on the existing guribori sword guards, even those that are several hundred years old... This Mokume Gane ring is patterned in the "Guri Bori" style which leaves the carved surface as relief showing the layers like topographic lines which match the contours of the carving.
VIEW OUR GURI BORI GALLERY
MOTIF MAGAZINE'S
FEB 2019 FEATURED SPREAD
Sue was featured as Motif's February 2019 centerfold spread "I was happy to be featured in Motif Magazine and to have my most recent work in glass and steel on view".
View the full magazine here
This month Susan participated in the Chazan Gallery Show, "Alchemical Reactions", with Allison Paschke where they cross-pollinated their art. Allison taught Susan porcelain, while Susan taught Allison glass-casting.
Read more
Happy New year!
Posted by Arn Krebs on
We just want to take a moment to thank all of our loyal supporters for helping to make 2018 our best year yet!
Here is a shot of Sues' work installed in a clients home. oooh aaahhh. Arn is working on a new line of mokume made with luscious new metals and featuring some killer gemstones. Sue is working on a new body of porcelain and glass work which she will be exhibiting in a two person show in February at the Chazan Gallery with artist Allison Paschke. Stay tuned for dates and opening times!
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Happy New year!
Posted by Susan Freda on
We just want to take a moment to thank all of our loyal supporters for helping to make 2018 our best year yet!
Here is a shot of Sues' work installed in a clients home. oooh aaahhh. Arn is working on a new line of mokume made with luscious new metals and featuring some killer gemstones. Sue is working on a new body of porcelain and glass work which she will be exhibiting in a two person show in February at the Chazan Gallery with artist Allison Paschke. Stay tuned for dates and opening times!
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It's Engagement Ring Season!
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It's Engagement Ring Season!
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