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In Japanese, Mokume-gane means "wood grain metal". Alternating layers of metal are diffusion bonded into a single billet. No solders are used in the process!
Mokume-gane may be formed and fabricated just like other nonferrous metals, with only slightly more frequent anneals for deep forming. Easy and medium solders are recommended. A light etch of the finished piece is recommended to enhance the patterns. Then follow with Baldwin's Patina to enrich the color contrast. A data sheet, included with each order, provides basic technical support. Totally hand made, no two patterned pieces are ever exactly the same. Shipped fully annealed.
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Sterling Silver/Copper Mokume-gane
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Three classic patterns produced by bumping up or gouging the surface of a flat billet and then filed to reveal the pattern. Each piece is individually rolled and hand worked. No two are ever exactly alike! Raindrop and Random patterns are twenty-one layers with heavy sterling silver backs. The Ladder pattern is twenty-seven layers and shows on both sides. Heavier gauges available by special order.
Minimum 1 x 1 inch. Maximum 3 x 12 inches.
Price per sq in
18 ga..... $14.43
24 ga..... $8.87
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Precious Mokume-gane
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A sophisticated classic in the most popular pattern. Twenty-seven (27) layers of alternating gold (42%) and sterling (58%) ending with a sterling back. The silver is twice as thick as the gold. Looks best with the silver etched down and patinaed. Please call for price quote. Prices based on spot. Minimum 0.5 x 3 inch.
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14K Palladium White Gold/Sterling Silver OR 22K Gold/Sterling Silver
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Twenty-seven (27) layers of alternating gold (40%) and sterling (60%) ending with a sterling back. Thirteen layers 14K Palladium White Gold and fourteen layers Sterling Silver. The silver is twice as think as the gold. Please call for price quote. Prices based on spot. Minimum 0.5 x 3 inches.
Approximate Price per sq inch
22K/Sterling 18 ga.- $251.00
14K Pd White/Sterling 18ga - $189.00
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Sterling Silver/Copper/Shibuichi/Shakudo Mokume-gane
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Five alternating layers (4 colors!) on a heavy sterling silver back. Patina with Baldwin's Patina. Heavier gauges available by special order. Minimum 1 x 1 inch. Maximum 3 x 12 inches.
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Price per sq in
18 ga....$18.09
24 ga.....$10.70 |
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Sterling Silver/Copper Straight Grain Rod
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This is a continuous pattern of 27 alternating stripes parallel to the edge. The pattern goes all the way through. This is a very strong bond and the rod is suited for forging, twisting and advanced pattern development. Melting pt. 1439 Deg F, Annealed. Minimum 1 x 1 inch.
Price per inch.....
- Strip1in x 18 ga..... $10.61
- Strip 1in x 24 ga.....$ 5.30
- Rod 3/8" sq.… ......$42.90
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| Sterling Silver/Shakudo Straight Grain Rod |
Special Edition 27 layer rod. Rod 3/8" sq.........$92.15
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18K Rose, Yellow & Palladium White Gold Rod
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Nineteen(19) fused layers of alternating metals. Use patina for even more contrast. This is a very strong bond and can be twisted and forged to form intricate patterns. Please call for a price quote. Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1 inch increments.Stack: 9PD White, 5 Rose, 5 Yellow available in 1/4" square rod
Approx. price per inch
Rod 1/4 in sq.
$729
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14K Palladium White Gold / Sterling Silver Rod
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Nineteen(19) fused layers of alternating palladium and sterling silver. (9@Pd,10@sterling. The sterling is twice as thick as the palladium.) Palladium's soft gray color plays well off the whiter silver. Patina the silver for even more contrast. This is a very strong bond and can be twisted and forged to form intricate patterns. Minimum strip 1 linear inch, additional in 1 inch increments.
Approx. price per inch
Rod 1/4 in sq.
$258.00
Call for quote.
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18K Yellow Gold/Palladium Rod(19 layers)
Approx. price per inch
Rod 1/4 in sq.
$508.00
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18K Rose Gold/Shakudo Rod(19 layers)
Nineteen (19) alternating layers of 18k gold and 4% shakudo. This is a classic combination. It has a very strong bond and can be twisted and forged to form intricate patterns. Etch and patina the Shakudo for incredible contrast. Please call for price quote.
Approx. price per inch
Rod 1/4 in.sq.
$222.00
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22K Gold/Sterling Silver Rod
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Fifteen(15) fused layers of alternating 22K gold and sterling silver. Etch & patina the silver for even more contrast. The rod is excellent for wedding rings. This is a very strong bond and can be twisted and forged to form intricate patterns. Please call for a price quote. Minimum 1 inch.
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Rod 1/8 in. sq. |
Approx. $278.00
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Approx. $62.00
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Flat Mokume-Gane
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There is no visible pattern on this layer sheet (27-Stg/Cu, 27-Cu/Brass). Your own patterns are produced by carving, bumping, filing and rerolling. This exposes the thin layers within the laminate as alternating concentric light and dark patterns.
Minimum 1 x 1 inch. Maximum 3 x 12 inches.
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Cu/Brass
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$14.30
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| 1/8 in |
$22.63
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$7.15
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| 14 ga |
$11.59
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$3.94
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