Mokume gane

**caroleallen** · 27-11-2009, 07:42 PM

Sounds great. Looking forward to seeing pics.

**Lindyloo** · 27-11-2009, 07:54 PM

Where are those pics? I also don't understand the technique. Can you explain it in laymans terms? I always thought it was something to do with revealing different layers of different metals, but that doesn't sound like it from your very technical explanation.

**AlexandraBuckle** · 27-11-2009, 08:58 PM

i like getting the chance to use this smiley

**Emerald** · 27-11-2009, 09:06 PM

i was always under the impression you already made Mokume Peter, do you on a smaller scale would love to see some of your work if so

**ps_bond** · 27-11-2009, 09:59 PM

Originally Posted by Emerald

i was always under the impression you already made Mokume Peter, do you on a smaller scale would love to see some of your work if so

Yup, I've just never tried taking a billet to this size before. Final size will be about 150x150x1.5mm.

Pics:

What I've not shown is the mishap from this evening... Delamination. It happens sometimes, it's blooming annoying when it does. So, reclean and back in the kiln again; then, only forging it hot. If necessary, I can solder the stack back together; there's no subsequent soldering going to take place so it won't cause any problems.

**Emerald** · 27-11-2009, 10:09 PM

Thats one serious stack Peter cant wait to see the progress of this piece please please please make sure you take photos

**Di Sandland** · 27-11-2009, 10:12 PM

Just hang it on an ear wire and I'll take it. Two would be too much, don't you think

Truly, that is a serious stack - I can't wait to see the layers revealed in all their glory

**ps_bond** · 28-11-2009, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by Lindyloo

Where are those pics? I also don't understand the technique. Can you explain it in laymans terms? I always thought it was something to do with revealing different layers of different metals, but that doesn't sound like it from your very technical explanation.

It is indeed down to selectively revealing the layers - it's just that I need to do a bit of work to reach that point.

As for earwires, what's the right size for a 520g lump? I think .8mm might pull straight...

**MuranoSilver** · 28-11-2009, 08:16 AM

Ooooh can't wait to see what you make with that - makes you appreciate the price on the sheet material when you see how much work goes into it...
Even more special when you've created it from scratch though
nic x