Patterning in Mokume
Instructor: Mr. James Binnion
Level: Intermediate and above
Requirements: Intermediate Jewelry/Metalsmithing Skills
Length: 5 Days
http://www.metalwerx.com/workshop/52
This workshop will focus on the creation of patterns in laminated
metals for Mokume Gane, or wood grain metal. We will begin the
workshop with a demonstration of laminating a mokume billet. This
demonstration will help students understand the processes and
techniques for laminating the billet, however, this class
concentrates on different patterning options for Mokume. We will use
processes such as chasing, repousse, chip carving, drilling, milling,
grinding, forging, and re-lamination to develop a variety of patterns
in laminated metals. We will also explore the challenges presented in
forming the patterned materials into finished works.
Karen Christians
M E T A L W E R X
50 Guinan St.
Waltham, MA 02451
Ph. 781/891-3854 Fax 3857
http://www.metalwerx.com/
Jewelry/Metalarts School & Cooperative Studio