[TheForge] Mokume-Gane

[James Binnion]

That is my website let me know if you have any questions.

Jim

On Dec 16, 2005, at 5:07 PM, Stephen Viola wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Not sure if any of you dabble in jewelry making, but as there seems to
> be a few blade smiths, you might what to take a look at
> http://www.mokume-gane.com/
>
> Traditionlly the Japanese used this technique to decorate the sheaths
> and handles of the swords and knives they made. Its a similar idea to
> Demascus steel only with precious metals. I'm going to give it a go
> with brass, copper and silver first.. and then move on to gold.
> (eventually).. let me know if any of you know of this already.. i may
> have some questions.
>
> wombat
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James Binnion
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