Mokume shibori hand stitched resist pattern on fabric. Order directly through us or at one of the stores that carry our unique wedding and engagement rings. Mokume gane making process l metcalfe metal design. The black background and frames really make the subtle colors pop. The principle lies in layering two different metals and to compress them under high temperature, to fold it and compress it again. Yourzouktv clip officiel yourzouktv facebook fanpage. Mokume gane fuses several layers of differently coloured precious. However the video has only a few minutes of true teaching. Minneapolis based designer of gold mokume gane, george sawyer designs mirror image wedding and commitment rings, earrings, pendants, mens jewelry, custom pieces and other unique wearable fine art.
Mokume gane vs damascus steel article from metal urges hobart. T vice live nuit doutre mer 2011 mvp compas, espoir, helicopter produced by. The non reactive metals used in mokume gane out perform steel options while also being easier to clean and maintain. See more ideas about polymer clay, clay and polymer clay jewelry. My mokume gane rings are available from 3mm to 10mm wide. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. My mokume bands are patterned by twisting a 11 20 layered bar of colored gold.
Copper and silver mokumegane from metal clay hadars blog. At metal urges we believe that mokume gane rings are a much better long term option than damascus steel when used in conjunction with diamond settings. The central portion of the featured mokume gane example in the first image is made of the same materials. Mokume takes many hours to make and can be sort of expensive for the materials. Mokume gane is an excellent book on diffusion process of connecting metals. Free usps priority mail shipping 23 day within the united states listed below is some of our current inventory of 3 color mokume flat or square bar stock available for purchase. You make the mokume gane stack and youre stuck with it, theres no fixing it like with a sculpture. Masterworks jewellery by jonathan corey 680,2 views. Dyer, gardiner, garforth, gason, kyngesley, and other families. Mokume gane is one name for a metal working technique developed in japan approximately three to four hundred years ago, in which two or more layers of metal are permanently joined together in. Mokume gane mowkoomay goneay is a laminated metal, made out of nonferrous no iron metal. Designed to create a complex wood grain pattern, the unique japanese metalsmithing technique behind mokume gane sheet is incredibly intricate and can be used to create beautiful jewellery. At this time, japanese sword making was the highest art form in the country, and mokumegane. Aug 11, 2016 this video was filmed during james 2 day bench top mokume class at the new england school of metalwork.
A silver teapot, possibly by t rawlings, london 1936, bullet form. Information on mokumegane, bimetals, japanese alloys and other aspects of art metal work. Mokume gane sheet is a unique patterned sheet comprised of multiple layers of sterling silver and copper. Mokumegane, exotic laminated metals and alloys shining wave. Mokume gane or mokume means in japanese wood grained metal and is a class of metals made with two or more layers manipulated to create a decorative visual effect. This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. She custom makes mokume bands in a variety of patterns and metals, using combinations of palladium white gold, red gold, yellow gold, palladium and palladium enhanced sterling silver. Video also shows you how to use your clay shavings to cover a pen. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. She custom makes mokume bands in a variety of patterns and metals, using combinations of palladium white gold, red gold, yellow gold. Manufacturing mokume gane jewelry ganoksin jewelry making. Before i go any further, i want to make sure i iron out a couple things though. Create an asian style focal in this stunning piece reminiscent of a gong suspended by bamboo. One other thing, is don t just think of mokume as an end in and of itself.
Men most often order the 6mm or 7mm wide mokume gane bands and women most often order the 4mm or 5mm mokume gane bands. Mokume gane was invented in japan in the 17th century to adorn samurai swords and means wood grain metal in japanese. This meteorite wedding band has a comfort fit titanium sleeve. For that special occasion, or just because you deserve it, collaborate with krikawa to create artwear that is meaningful and just the way you want it. They form a variety of multicoloured patterns, which produce both unusual and impressive jewellery designs. Jan 27, 2012 mokume shibori hand stitched resist pattern on fabric 3 replies i have been working on stitching these running lines for the past three winters not all the time of course, but picking it up on long winter evenings and putting in a few rows at a time. Mokume shibori hand stitched resist pattern on fabric 3 replies i have been working on stitching these running lines for the past three winters not all the time of course, but picking it up on long winter evenings and putting in a few rows at a time. Jan 03, 2015 mokume gane in polymer clay tutorial video shows you how to create a simple mokume gane pattern using premo sculpey with step by step explanations. Deborah olague specializes in the japanese metalworking technique mokume gane, producing wedding bands from scratch, since 2003. You can put powders in mokume gane layers as long as you don t cover theentirelayerwith powder powders are very effective releaseagents, after all, and if you cover too much the layers won t stick together. At this time, japanese sword making was the highest art form in the country, and mokume gane was developed to decorate the hilt of the sword.
In lay it in rings, or pendants as shown in this photograph. Since this was first posted several people have somehow assumed this is a problem with mokume gane, it is not it is a problem with physically connecting any two metals in a wet environment. Ive seen both answers and people tend to stick strongly towards whichever. Mokume gane ring, damascus and gibeon meteorite in. With their customer service thats always ready to help with creative customization it allows every design. Mokume gane describes a traditional japanese metal smithing art from the 17th century, mainly used for artistic sword design. Mokume gane is the japanese term for woodgrained metal. I knew that the two metals won t stick to each other, and if they do, they will alloy into a messy blob.
Barbs lovely mokume slices, with their leaflike formations and washes of delicate color, are just such a treat for the eyes. Mokume gane polymer clay rainbow pen tutorial video. Nov 23, 2012 the copper and silver ring before the test. Mokumegane or mokume means in japanese wood grained metal and is a class of metals made with two or more layers manipulated to create a decorative visual effect.
Read about the history of mokume, and look at our portfolio to see some of the broad selection thats avaliable. I highly recommend julie picarellos book and tory hughes dvd both shown below. Its expensive and some clients can t afford it but would like to own some. Mokume gane is one of those techniques that always scared me. I didn t think it was possible to make mokumegane with a combination of copper and silver clay. The non reactive metals used in mokume gane out perform. Wider bands show the mokume gane patterning better. Deborah olague specializes in the japanese metalworking technique mokumegane, producing wedding bands from scratch, since 2003.
She keeps the organic look from becoming too stolid and geometric by giving each rectangular shape a slight curve or angle. The materials used for this mokume gane manufacturing overview are alternating sheets of 14karat palladium white gold and sterling silver. Mokume gane translates closely to wood grain metal or wood eye metal and describes the way metal takes on the appearance of natural wood grain. Masterworks jewellery trigold mokume gane ring with sterling silver liner duration. Information on mokume gane, bimetals, japanese alloys and other aspects of art metal work.
Jun 06, 2018 a splash of mokume june 6, 2018 sage inspirational art if you make it over to milton, georgia for the creative journey studios grand reopening, you will get to feast your eyes on some new work by the likes of barb fajardo. A mokume gane ring inlaid with real gibeon meteorite and damascus stainless steel. Mokume gane is a traditional japanese metalsmithing technique by which sheets of different metals generally copper, silver, gold, and alloys of those are stacked and welded together. I have many times used a small piece cut off from a larger one to create a nice accent. While it was pretty neat to see the mokume gane expandmove when heated and then move back to its original position when the flame i s off, im now getting pretty annoyed with trying to hard solder a bezel strip together. This results in a piece of metal that displays a woodgrainlike pattern that shows the different metals colors. Metal combinations archives james binnion metal arts. Mokumegane, mokumegane is a japanese metalworking procedure which produces a mixedmetal laminate with distinctive layered patterns, as well as that laminate itself. Copper and silver mokumegane from metal clay i didn t think it was possible to make mokumegane with a combination of copper and silver clay. Electric kiln fired mokume gane part 3 by vladimir charchuk this last installment of this series on mokume gane will focus on the different mokume gane pattern techniques and the different tools used to achieve these patterns. It contains detailed information on the process, as well as a great resource on which metals are compatible and how to color materials using chemical patinas. Soldering argentium and copper mokume gane ganoksin orchid. By tiffany and co, a 19th century silver and mixed metals mokume tea.
Official website barcelona based artist okokume, laura mas alter ego. Heavy stone rings makes it easy for our customers to get the latest styles in alternative metal while reassuring them of longterm wearability through unprecedented product warranties. Electric kiln fired mokume gane part 3 ganoksin jewelry. The ones i made have my name, i love to see the work of wonderful polymer clay artists and share them with you. Click the edit link to modify or delete it, or start a new post. In polymer clay terms, it is a method of stacking, constructing, or otherwise layering polymer clay to achieve a myriad of interesting and beautiful designs that you can use for any application. Please click on the services page to see more pictures of the typical patte.
As the focal point of this asian inspired piece, mokume gane is used to achieve the depth of character that polished gold and silver cannot. Sakmar enterprises, llc inventory 3 colorflat or square. Mokume translates from japanese to wood eye which refers to the burl type of wood grain and gane means metal. It is believed to have been first created about 300 years ago in japan. Jun 07, 20 masterworks jewellery trigold mokume gane ring with sterling silver liner duration. Along with precious metals, our mokume consists of shakudo, pronounced shuhkoodoe. She represents a world full of girls in the form of spirits with turquoise skin, souls that defend us from all the bad things that surrounds the world. It is a japanese technique in which combinations of different coloured metals are layered then fused together under heat and pressure. This video was filmed during james 2 day bench top mokume class at the new england school of metalwork. For a ring, i confined it by binding it like crazy, with binding wire, but i rolled out some sheet thin enough to be a bezel strip and am having a heck of a time. T vice mvp compas, espoir, helicopter live hd youtube. Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold, when treated with acid turns black, creating a great contrast with the precious metals. Please click on the services page to see more pictures of the typical patterns that are made. If you like, use this post to tell readers why you started this blog and what you plan to do with it.
Nov 29, 2002 mokume gane is an excellent book on diffusion process of connecting metals. Pronunciation of mokume gane with 2 audio pronunciations, 1 meaning, 1 translation and more for mokume gane. Jan 6, 2020 many tutorials and videos on mokume gane and many beautiful creations made by me and other polymer clay artists. Manufacturing mokume gane jewelry ganoksin jewelry. She represents a world full of girls in the form of spirits with turquoise skin, souls that. First, choose your favorite kind of mokume, and then customize its appearance. The beautiful patterns would reflect similar patterns in the sword blade and the quality and amount of decoration of the swords handle was an indicator of ones social status and wealth.
Certainly nothing you can t get on youtube for free. Mokume gane a comprehensive study the 160 page hardcover classic by steve midgett. Ring layout mokume gane ring, damascus and gibeon meteorite in stainless steel1548 ring width. I did try to make a gradient surface with copper and silver and ended up with sad results. I bought this and the advanced mokume gane video at the same time.
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