MOKUME GANE LAYERS

ABC goldsmith produces layers, without the interposition of any welding, multi-colored blocks, if you want to have sheets blocks copper and silver or 18K gold, 14K with different colors, with required fineness, assembled and packaged as described above, do not hesitate to contact ABC Goldsmith. The mentioned material is suitable for most of the artisanal workings, from fine jewellery up to sophisticated handles for knives, ancient rifles or guns, and much more.

Mokume Gane sheets, 925 sterling silver-copper, are provided with “patina” which increases the contrast (between silver and copper). Ready to be processed with the classic mechanical machining. Different surface treatments do change shades and feelings appreciably, both visually and to the touch, as well as their “heat”. Examples of surface treatments are: satin finishing, polishing, brushing. Obviously the surface treatment will be applied only if requested. They are suitable to lamination, to welding and any other processes, observing the same precautions for all similar metal alloys. The solutions for the “Patina” that I can supply were tested first handed for several years and are highly effective. The “Mokume gane” gives a great contribution to creativity and greatly enhances the objects you create. Here below are listed various texture styles (design), all hand-made and unique. The last silver foil is of a thickness greater than the other of the block. The Mokume Gane foils have no surface defects and delamination occurs in subsequent processing. For quotes get in touch calling, via mail or send a fax, you can find our contact details in the “contacts” page.

The customer can request the creation of their own design to obtain the uniqueness of the laminae Mokume Gane and absolute exclusiveness.

These Mokume Gane Sheet have some features of the production shown above. The only possible variant for “Nero” model, is embossed surface.

Size and thickness equal among different layers.

Price for “Nero” is Euro 34 per module (1 mm. thick).

For all other models the price is € 32 per module (1 mm. thick).

Different surface treatments make gradations, shades, visual and tactile sensations change as well as their “warmth”. Surface treatments could be: polishing, glazing, brushing, obviously everyone can try out the technique to bring out the patterns, the grains and the textures of metal that meet better his own requirements, just by varying the metod of manipulation.
I can suggest you my “Patina” solution I have been testing for many years, to enhance the look of the copper and obtain a range of colors from pale to deep brown.
I dip the piece into a solution, checking periodically until it reaches the desired color. Then, after the solution bath, I proceed brushing with soap, rinse in clean with pure water, tamp with a clean dry cloth and protect the surface with a thin coating of wax.