Welcome to the Shining Wave Metals Website, a metallic intrusion into cyberspace with information on mokume-gane, bimetals, japanese alloys and other aspects of art metal work.
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What is Mokume-gane?
Mokume-gane (or mokume) means in Japanese "wood grained metal." Mokume is a class of metals made with two or more layers manipulated to create a decorative visual effect. The layered structure may be formed by soldering, welding, powder metallurgy or some other process. The decorative visual effect, or pattern, is inherent to the structure of the metal and cannot wear off. Often the structure of the mokume is similar to natural layered materials such as wood or agate, hence the visual similarity. |
Gothic Bridal Rings
in 14K Palladium White Gold/Sterling mokume
twist pattern
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