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Easy and medium solders are recommended. Mokume gane sheet is a unique patterned sheet comprised of multiple layers of sterling silver and copper. Mokume gane roughly translates to wood grain metal alluding to the wood grain like look of the finished blade. Mokume gane may be formed and fabricated just like other nonferrous metals with slightyly more frequent anneals.

It is believed to have been first created about 300 years ago in japan. The metals used in mokume gane are nonreactive metals typically nickel silver copper and brass. In japanese mokume gane means wood grain metal. 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.

The end result is a patterned sheet of metal of any desired gauge. Mokume gane 0 5mm thick sheet is a beautiful patterned metal originating from japan. Our stainless damascus carbon damascus and mokume gane are forged with expertise and careful attention to detail and are available in a stunning array of striking patterns so whether you re producing damascus steel blanks or designing custom jewelry you ll find exactly what you need here. As it is made up of silver and copper it is easy to work and can be treated exactly as you would either of these metals to create unique pieces of jewellery.

Mokume gane mow koo may gone ay is a laminated metal made out of non ferrous 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. Mokume gane is a japanese metalworking process that uses colored mixed metals to produce a distinctive pattern. Rio grande jewelry making supplies for the best in jewelry findings and gemstones tools jewelry supplies and equipment and the packaging and display items essential to the success of your jewellery business since 1944.

We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with fast free shipping on many items. Over time artists have adapted the original techniques to modern equipment and precious metals to create elegant ornamental objects and beautiful jewelry. Alternating layers of metal are diffusion bonded into a single billet. 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.