Mokume Gane Wedding Rings, Metal Arts and Instruction
I am proud to offer quality craftsmanship with obsessive attention to detail in all of my work. My meticulously hand-crafted custom wedding rings, vessels, boxes, bracelets and other jewelry are created using the traditional metalsmithing tools of file, handsaw, torch, and hammer. I fuse my own mokume gane billets right here in my studio and create everything from scratch using ethically sourced metals.
Upcoming Classes
Mokume Gane Chisel Patterning
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
February 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $95 -$155 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Learn the most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane. Chisel into the surface of blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern that follow your chisel marks. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. Traditionally pitch is used to secure the metal while chiseling, but in this class Anne will also show a lower-cost easy alternative. On the first day you’ll pattern copper/brass mokume sheet, then the second day you’ll refine your skills and learn to chisel-pattern silver/copper mokume. Your patterned sheet can be used later to create pendants, earrings, box lids, etc. Handmade chisels especially designed for mokume gane are included in all kits. Get details.
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
February 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $95 -$155 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Learn the most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane. Chisel into the surface of blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern that follow your chisel marks. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. Traditionally pitch is used to secure the metal while chiseling, but in this class Anne will also show a lower-cost easy alternative. On the first day you’ll pattern copper/brass mokume sheet, then the second day you’ll refine your skills and learn to chisel-pattern silver/copper mokume. Your patterned sheet can be used later to create pendants, earrings, box lids, etc. Handmade chisels especially designed for mokume gane are included in all kits. Get details.
Stamped Mokume Gane Pendant
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
March 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $55-$105 kit fee (+tax & shipping or local pick up) - New color combo!
Learn to stamp-pattern mokume gane, then create a stunning mokume gane pendant in your home studio. This online, interactive class is designed for beginning-intermediate jewelry/metals artists with some experience soldering and sawing. Stamping is the easiest patterning method; the kit includes mokume gane blanks so you can focus on the patterning. The first day you’ll create your own uniquely patterned mokume sheet, and the second day you’ll fabricate it into a domed pendant with silver edge and bail. Soldering and finishing a mokume gane piece can be tricky. This class will provide essential tips and tricks for clear, clean patterned pieces with good contrast and no pits, fuzziness or delaminations. You may even learn a few soldering tips applicable to your non-mokume work! Lastly we’ll patinate and protect the finished piece. Get details.
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
March 20 & 21 - Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm PDT
Tuition $295 + $55-$105 kit fee (+tax & shipping or local pick up) - New color combo!
Learn to stamp-pattern mokume gane, then create a stunning mokume gane pendant in your home studio. This online, interactive class is designed for beginning-intermediate jewelry/metals artists with some experience soldering and sawing. Stamping is the easiest patterning method; the kit includes mokume gane blanks so you can focus on the patterning. The first day you’ll create your own uniquely patterned mokume sheet, and the second day you’ll fabricate it into a domed pendant with silver edge and bail. Soldering and finishing a mokume gane piece can be tricky. This class will provide essential tips and tricks for clear, clean patterned pieces with good contrast and no pits, fuzziness or delaminations. You may even learn a few soldering tips applicable to your non-mokume work! Lastly we’ll patinate and protect the finished piece. Get details.
Metamorphic Mokume hosted by the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
April 10-11, 2021 - Saturday - Sunday noon - 6pm EST
Tuition $250-$275 + $60-$120 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Take your mokume gane patterning to a whole new level - beyond stamping, twisting and chiseling. At a fundamental level, mokume gane patterning is analogous to the geologic processes of uplift, metamorphosis, and erosion. In this newly expanded class, Anne reveals unexpected ways to pattern which she has discovered over the years. With hammers, stamps and other tools we will metamorphosize the blank mokume gane sheet; the patterns will begin to appear as our files erode away the disturbed layers. The focus will be on creating uniquely patterned mokume sheet that can be used later to make jewelry, box lids, and more. Best for students who have taken at least one mokume gane class, or well-equipped and motivated beginners. Get details at MetalArtsGuildGA.org | Purchase your kit.
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf
April 10-11, 2021 - Saturday - Sunday noon - 6pm EST
Tuition $250-$275 + $60-$120 kit fee (+tax & shipping)
Take your mokume gane patterning to a whole new level - beyond stamping, twisting and chiseling. At a fundamental level, mokume gane patterning is analogous to the geologic processes of uplift, metamorphosis, and erosion. In this newly expanded class, Anne reveals unexpected ways to pattern which she has discovered over the years. With hammers, stamps and other tools we will metamorphosize the blank mokume gane sheet; the patterns will begin to appear as our files erode away the disturbed layers. The focus will be on creating uniquely patterned mokume sheet that can be used later to make jewelry, box lids, and more. Best for students who have taken at least one mokume gane class, or well-equipped and motivated beginners. Get details at MetalArtsGuildGA.org | Purchase your kit.
Upcoming Free Metal Arts Events
January Sawing Circle
Thursday, January 14th from 5-6pm Pacific Time Online via Zoom
Meet & Greet starts at 4:45pm
Our monthly Sawing Circle is like a book club but instead of reading, we work on cool stuff and explore bench tips and tricks (see the latest edition of MAA for details). You're also free to work on anything you have in progress or need help with. Either way we hope you'll join us from your studio to work in the good conversation and company of like-minded friends. Totally free, no need to RSVP, simply make yourself a nice snack, settle down at your bench and click the link to join in via Zoom. For all details see our sister site, sandiegojewelrylab.com.
Thursday, January 14th from 5-6pm Pacific Time Online via Zoom
Meet & Greet starts at 4:45pm
Our monthly Sawing Circle is like a book club but instead of reading, we work on cool stuff and explore bench tips and tricks (see the latest edition of MAA for details). You're also free to work on anything you have in progress or need help with. Either way we hope you'll join us from your studio to work in the good conversation and company of like-minded friends. Totally free, no need to RSVP, simply make yourself a nice snack, settle down at your bench and click the link to join in via Zoom. For all details see our sister site, sandiegojewelrylab.com.
Metal Arts Adventures Episode #22: Make it a Grand New Year
Thursday, January 21th from 5-6pm Pacific Time Online via Zoom
Meet & Greet starts at 4:45pm.
More info coming soon. MAAA is a FREE weekly online metal arts live show. In this fun, interactive gathering we offer demos, share tips & tricks, feature work by artists and students from around the world, go on virtual studio tours, discuss historical metal arts traditions and share resources. You're invited to join in! Need help with a tricky soldering job? Wondering if a tip you saw really works? Want to give us a tour of your studio or recommend an instructor? Submit a question or segment idea and we'll follow up. Send it in! For all details see our sister site, sandiegojewelrylab.com.
Thursday, January 21th from 5-6pm Pacific Time Online via Zoom
Meet & Greet starts at 4:45pm.
More info coming soon. MAAA is a FREE weekly online metal arts live show. In this fun, interactive gathering we offer demos, share tips & tricks, feature work by artists and students from around the world, go on virtual studio tours, discuss historical metal arts traditions and share resources. You're invited to join in! Need help with a tricky soldering job? Wondering if a tip you saw really works? Want to give us a tour of your studio or recommend an instructor? Submit a question or segment idea and we'll follow up. Send it in! For all details see our sister site, sandiegojewelrylab.com.
News from the Bench
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Happy Holidays from Anne & Ame at Anneville!
As we ended the year and the news of the new and more contagious covid variant came out, we really started to feel like we were in a crazy video game so, here we share with you our 2020 Game Recap and a look back at 2020. |
"Anne was so wonderful to work with for my fiancé's wedding ring! She answered all of our questions during the process and above all, the ring is gorgeous, beautiful, unique and perfect! Thank you, Anne. You have created an heirloom we will treasure for a long time." ~ Emily & Greg |
"Mokume gane patterning with chisels was one of the most enjoyable courses I've ever done." ~ Helen M, Sydney, Australia |