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Clarkdale, AZ 86324 520/634-3434 |
Shining Wave Metals Mokume-Gane |
MOKUME-GANE
Shining Wave Mokume-gane (Japanese for wood grain) is specially formulated using contemporary metals. The diffusion bonded laminations are designed to provide for bold patterns even without patination. Diamond, 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. No solder is used! At 24 ga. each layer is less than .001 inch thick.
COPPER/BRASS Mokume-gane* COMPOSITION:
MELTING POINT: 1700°F.
ANNEALING TEMPERATURE:
FABRICATION:
ETCHING:
*Multi Straight Grain & Triple Straight grain have the same overall working characteristics as shown here. |
SILVER/COPPER Mokume-gane
COMPOSITION: Random, Raindrop, Diamond - 21 layers + sterling back Ladder - 27 layers & patterned on both sides Flat, Straight - 27 layers Multi Straight - 37 layers (18 Stg, 16 Cu, 3 Shakudo)
MELTING POINT: 1432°F.
ANNEALING TEMPERATURE:
FABRICATION:
ETCHING:
PATINATION Traditional liver of sulphur can be used as a very dilute solution. Yellow stains on the sterling areas may be difficult to remove selectively. Ammonia or ammonia vapors may also be used to produce a soft brown on the copper. |
Copyright 1997, Reactive Metals Studio, Inc., PO Box 890, Clarkdale, AZ 86324