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MOKUME GANE & ALLOYS

In Japanese, Mokume-gane means "wood grain metal".  Alternating layers of metal are diffusion bonded into a single billet.  Mokume-gane may be formed and fabricated just like other nonferrous metals, with slightyly more frequent anneals.  Easy and medium solders are recommended.  A light etch followed by Ready Patina to enrich the color contrasts enhances the patterns.  

Sterling Silver/Copper Mokume Gane

Six classic patterns each individually rolled and hand worked.  No two are ever exactly alike!  Raindrop, Raindom, Night Sky and Tidepool are 21 layers with heavy sterling silver backs.  The Ladder & Birdseye patterns are 27 layers with pattern showing on both sides. Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots.  Call for today's quote.

Random

Random Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)    $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)    $Contact for quote

Raindrop

Raindrop Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

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Ladder

Ladder Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Tidepool

Night Sky

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

20ga (.032"/0.81mm)     $Contact for quote

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

20ga (.032"/0.81mm)     $Contact for quote

Night Sky Mokume Gane
Tide Pool Mokume Gane

OUT OF STOCK

​Argentium/Copper

Approx. price per sq inch:

22ga (.025"/.635mm)     $Contact for quote​

Civitas (Argentium/Copper)

Polka Dot (Shakudo/Sterling shown w/patina)

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​Shakudo/Sterling

Approx. price per sq inch:

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote​

Straight Grain Strip

Continuous pattern of 27 alternating stripes parallel to the edge.  The pattern goes all the way through and shows on both sides. 1" (25mm) wide strip.  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

Straight Grain Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Sterling Silver/Copper/Shibuichi Mokume Gane

Banha (Night Wave) is a tight 21 layer wave pattern of alternating sterling silver, copper and 5% shibuichi with a heavy sterling back.  Shown here with a traditional Rokusho patina.  Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

Banha

Haida

Thirty One alternating layers of Sterling, Copper, 5% Shibuichi and 15% Shibuichi with no backing (double sided pattern).  Copper & Shibuichi layers are 2.5x as thick as the sterling layers.  Patina with Ready Patina for the look shown.  Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12". Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots.  Call for today's quote.

Banha Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

22ga (.025"/.635mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Haida

DISCONTINUED, NO STOCK AVAILABLE

Sterling Silver/Copper/Shibuichi/Shakudo Mokume Gane

Five color alternating layers including a heavy sterling silver back.  Patina with Ready Patina and get white (sterling-stays unpatinaed), brown (copper), grey (shibuichi) and black (shakudo).  Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

Jazz

Jazz Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Bubble

Bubble Mokume Gane

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Precious Mokume Gane Sheet

Samidare

Samidare (early spring rain) pattern.  Denser and double struck for a tight pattern suitable for inlay in rings.  Minimum 0.5" x 3", larger in

0.25" increments to the 0.5" side. Call for today's quote.

14K Palladium White Gold/Sterling 

Twenty seven (27) layers of alternating gold (42%) and sterling (58%) ending with a sterling back.  Silver layers are twice as thick as the gold.  Minimum 0.5" x 3", larger in 0.25" increments to the 0.5" side. Call for today's quote.

Samidare Mokume Gane
Samidare Mokume Gane

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Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $539.00

Bi-Metals

Pictured here is a micrograph of 18ga Copper/Sterling Silver Bi-Metal showing the relationship between the two layers.  The top layer is 1/12 the total thickness.  Much heavier than plated which is between 2 & 120 millionths of an inch.  The sterling provides strength and precious metal contact for skin.  The top decorative layer is diffusion bonded & hammer forged to the sterling back.  Forged as in true Mokume gane, not just hot pressed.  All Bi-metals may be formed and soldered with traditional tools and techniques.  

bimetal mokume gane

18ga side view

Shakudo/Sterling Silver

Ready Patina oxidizes only the shakudo for the highest color contrast possible: deep purple/black against silver!  Fold, engrave or carve to reveal these contrasting surfaces (1/8 shakudo by thickness).  Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Copper/Sterling Silver

Ready Patina oxidizes only the copper for strong color contrasts.  Fold, engrave, etch or carve to reveal these contrasting surfaces (1/12 copper by thickness). Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

22K Gold/Sterling Silver

A heavy (1/8 by weight, 1/12 by thickness) 22karat gold is diffusion welded to a base of solid sterling silver.  It is bonded using tranditional Mokume gane techniques.  You get a rich 22K gold look at a fraction of the cost of solid 22K. Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change with each lot.  Call for today's quote.

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

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Forging Stock

No visible patterns in forging stock.  Pattern is produced by carving, bumping, filing, twisting and re-rolling to expose the layers.  Download our helpful guides: 

Flat Sheet

Twenty Seven alternating layers in both Sterling Silver/Copper and Copper/Brass.  Twenty One alternating layers for Banha Flat. Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

flat mokume gane

Copper/Brass

$/sq in....14 ga   $Contact for quote

1/8 in $Contact for quote

1/4 in $Contact for quote

Sterling/Copper

Approx $/sq in....14 ga   $Contact for quote

1/8 in   $Contact for quote

Banha Flat 5% Shibuichi/Sterling/Copper

Approx $/sq in....14 ga   $Contact for quote

1/8 in   $Contact for quote

Copper/Brass shown

Forging Rod

No visible patterns in forging stock. Chosen for their excellent contrast, these are very strong bonds and can be twisted, forged and carved to form intricate patterns.  Download our helpful guides: Guide to Mokume Patterns and Twist Pattern Guide.

Sterling Silver/Copper

Nineteen (19) layer rod.  Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

sterling copper mokume rod

Approx. price per linear inch:

8mm Rod    $Contact for quote

Copper/Brass

Twenty One (21) layer rod.  Patina with Ready Patina for the look

shown. Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments.  

copper brass mokume rod

Price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

5% Shibuichi/Sterling Silver

Fifteen (15) layer rod. Patina with Ready Patina for the look shown.

 Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments.  

Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

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Approx. price per linear inch:

8mm Rod    $Contact for quote

Banha Forging Rod

Fifteen (15)alternating layers of Sterling (7), Copper (4) and 5% Shibuichi (4).  Copper & Shibuichi layers are twice as thick as the sterling layers.  Patina with Ready Patina for the look shown. Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4 inch increments.  Instructions included with every order.  Prices change daily with the spots.  Call for today's quote.

banha mokume rod

Approx. price per linear inch:

8mm Rod    $Contact for quote

14K Red Gold/Sterling Silver

Fifteen (15) alternating layers of 14K Red Gold (7) and Sterling (8). The silver layers are twice as thick as the gold.  Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments.  Prices change with each lot. Call for today's quote.

mokume gane rod

Approx. price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

22K Gold/Sterling Silver

Nineteen (19) alternating layers of 22K Gold (9) and Sterling Silver(10). The two outside layers are Sterling.  Sterling layers are twice as thick as the gold.  Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments.  Prices change with each lot.  Call for today's quote.

mokume gane rod

Approx. price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

Approx. price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

18K Palladium White, Yellow, Rose Gold & Sterling

mokume gane rod

Nineteen (19) alternating layers of 18K Gold: 3 Pd White, 3 Rose,

3 Yellow with sterling between each layer.  The silver layers are twice as thick as the gold.  Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments. Prices change with each lot.  Call for today's quote.

14K Rose Gold, Palladium White Gold & Sterling

mokume gane rod

Seventeen (17) alternating layers of 14K Rose Gold(4), 14K Pd White Gold (4) and Sterling (9).  The Sterling layers are twice as thick as the gold. Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments. Prices change with each lot.  Call for today's quote.

Approx. price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

Nineteen (19) alternating layers of 14K Palladium White Gold (9) and Sterling Silver(10).  The two outside layers are Sterling.  Sterling layers are twice as thick as the gold.  Minimum 1 linear inch, additional in 1/4" increments.  Prices change with each lot.  Call for today's quote.

14K Palladium White Gold/Sterling Silver

mokume gane rod

Approx. price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

Alloys

Classic Shakudo

This is the traditional Japanese Shakudo.  The alloy contains 4% fine gold in a copper base.  It is hand poured and rolled from scratch.  This alloy works and anneals like copper for most forming operations.  Prep for patina with No Name Patina Prep and patina to deep purple-black with Ready Patina.  Shakudo fire scales quite easily.  Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

Sheet

Approx. price per sq inch:

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)     $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)     $Contact for quote

Rod

Approx. price per linear inch:

1/4" (6.35mm)    $Contact for quote

Shibuichi

Shibuichi

A traditional copper alloy with either 5%, 15% or 25% fine silver.  Naturally light orange in color and workable, it is all about patinas.  Shipped half-hard.  Minimum 1" x 1", Maximum 3" x 12".  Full inch increments only.  Prices change daily with the spots. Call for today's quote.

                          Ready Patina                          Rokusho

5% Softest        Chocolate Brown            lite chocolate to olive

15% Harder               Olive​                            grey to green

25% Hardest              Buff                             grey to brown

Approx. price per sq inch:   5%          15%         25%

18ga (.040"/1.01mm)       $Contact for quote

24ga (.020"/0.51mm)       $Contact for quote

Whaley Ring Gauge

This nifty little tool allows you to cut perfectly sized ring stock in a variety of thicknesses, in any metal, eliminating the need for charts or complicated formulas! Markings on both sides make it easy to use both right and left handed. Sizes from 2 to 14.  Made from aluminum and steel.

$35.95

Whaley Ring Gauge
Ready Patina

Ready Patina

Specially formulated oxidizer for mokume metals.  Copper turns a rich brown, shakudo patinas a classic purple-black and shibuichi will turn grey to olive green.  A very small amount goes a long way.  Best of all it does not color silver, gold or nickel alloys.  Instructions included.  Always test patinas on like scrap.

Shipped domestically via UPS ground only.  

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FOREIGN DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE USING A HAZMAT FREIGHT FORWARDER ONLY.  WE CANNOT SHIP DIRECT!

       1 ounce     $4.75

4 ounce    $10.75  

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No Name Patina Prep

This is a special "soft abrasive" powder with a tiny natural acid component that cleans and deoxidizes metals. It is the perfect pre-patina cleaner. Get smooth, even coloring every time. It is especially effective for preparing copper for enameling and can replace acid solutions. What makes this special is a rounded abrasive. It will actually bring metal up to a soft shine. It takes only gentle pressure to strip non-ferrous metals of all contaminants.

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5 ounce shaker bottle     $4.79 

No Name patina prep

Rokusho

The traditional basis for many Japanese patinas. We are importing this from the only maker in Japan. The rich hues seen on historic Japanese pieces are now available in the west for the first time. Instructions by Phil Baldwin with order.  It is suggested to use with Cupric Sulfate (see below) to improve coloring capabilities.

      50 gram    $30.60

100 gram    $59.15  

Rokusho

Cupric Sulfate

This chemical is a component of many patina formulas. It is added to Rokusho and improves it's coloring capabilities.

Shipped domestically via UPS ground only.  

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FOREIGN DELIVERY IS AVAILABLE USING A HAZMAT FREIGHT FORWARDER ONLY.  WE CANNOT SHIP DIRECT!

        50 gram    $3.90

100 gram    $5.99  

cupric sulfate

Renaissance Wax

Imported from England, the finest wax product for sealing patinas.  Originally formulated in the British Museum research laboratories in the early 1950's.  The blend which emerged from the research was 'designed' for long term protection of all classes of museum exhibits.  From furniture to leather, the list of uses seems endless. Apply in thin layers and repeat.  A little goes a very, very long way.

2.25 ounces     $17.99

renaissance wax

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