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Mokume Pattern Explorations!
One of Arn’s favorite aspects of mokume is pattern creation! When he has the time, he loves testing out concepts he’s been thinking about and using his knowledge of metalwork
Making a Woodgrain Pattern Ring
Check out this look behind the scenes of Arn patterning a woodgrain ring that has a stratum layer! This is an added detail usually seen in our twist pattern rings,
Mokume Maker Insights – Why Silver?
We have noticed many questions lately regarding the quality and longevity of mokume rings that contain silver, so we wanted to take some time to talk about why we choose
To Oxidize or Not to Oxidize Your Mokume Gane Ring?
We offer a few different options for the finish of your mokume gane ring, and each offers a different look and quality. One of these options is oxidation, where the
The Guri Bori Pattern
Guri Bori is one of Arn’s signature patterns, inspired by the beautiful landforms and patterns found in the western US, where he grew up. The name of the pattern actually
Metals By Palette
We often get questions about metal palette colors, and we’ve noticed sometimes it seems unclear which metals are which, especially because the colors can look different in the context of
Mokume Gane, The Art of Patience and Love.
Making mokume gane is an incredibly complicated process that is truly a labor of love. There are a handful of quality mokume gane artists in the world that are currently
Sorting out the Details
We know choosing the details for your custom ring can be overwhelming, so many choices! So we wanted to put together a checklist of factors to consider when deciding on
The Process of Creating a Woodgrain Pattern with a Stratum Layer
Check out this look behind the scenes of Arn patterning a woodgrain ring that has a stratum layer! This is an added detail usually seen in our twist pattern rings,