This online class is designed to work just like an in-person workshop. We’ll be teaching via Zoom and you’re encouraged to work on your piece and ask questions along the way:
We’ll begin with an interactive presentation and demos and then we’ll break for lunch. During lunch, the Zoom meeting stays open so you can either take a break or continue working with your fellow students. Anne returns to the Zoom session after lunch, to answer questions. You can work on your own or rejoin the Zoom class to work alongside your fellow students. Equipment you will need: Rough files, jeweler’s hand files, small cross-pein hammer, torch for annealing, sturdy forging surface, planishing hammer, wooden dapping block or sandbag, large inexpensive ball pein hammer. Optional: rolling mill, pattern plates or other rolling mill textures, stamp tools. Pre-requisite: Intermediate or ambitious beginners - prior mokume experience not necessary but experience annealing, forging, filing and using rolling mill is helpful. |
Unit 1 - Overview
Choosing and preparing the right photo, designing pendant. Kit overview. Optional: Adding texture to front plate. |
Unit 2 - Sawing
Basics of sawing acrylic and sawing out interior spaces. Filing and sanding to perfection. |
Unit 3 - Tubing
Mark and drill holes, cut and prepare tubing. Apply final finish, assemble ‘sandwich’ for riveting. |
Unit 4 - Riveting
Making the bail, further design ideas. Show off your finished pendant! |
Stamped Mokume Gane Bracelet
Live Online Workshop with Anne Wolf Three 2-hour Classes June 8, 10, and 12 (M-W-F ) 10am-12noon PDT - Sold Out Create a stunning stamp patterned silver, copper & brass mokume gane bracelet at home in this bracelet workshop, optimized for online learning. Mokume gane is an ancient Japanese technique of fusing layers of different metals, then deforming the layers to create patterns that look like wood-grain. |
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Unit 1 - Introduction & Stamping Basics
Intro and overview of mokume. Stamp patterning - how to hold, surface to use, tips for consistent depth. Work time to try stamping. Q&A |
Unit 2 - Troubleshooting, Filing & Sanding
Q&A & troubleshooting. Filing - how to follow contour, when to stop, how to address uneven stamping. Sanding - how to make it not take forever, but still yield a flawless surface. |
Unit 3 - Forming and Applying the Patina
Q&A Forming your bracelet - no bracelet mandrel required! Optional - etching if you have the chemicals needed. Cleaning, patinating. |
![]() Stamp Patterning Mokume Gane
June 17, 2019 - Monday 9am-4pm. Stamp patterning is the easiest, most direct method for creating your own unique mokume gane patterns. Each student in this one-day module will create their own unique stamp-textured mokume gane sheet, then use the sheet to create finished jewelry according to their experience level. Beginners will make simple earrings, while more experienced students can make a soldered pendant or begin a more complex piece. Copper/brass mokume is included in class fee, silver/copper and/or silver/copper/brass mokume will be available for purchase in class. Repeat students are welcome - guided repetition and practice are key to perfecting patterning skills. All levels. This class has passed. Join our waiting list for the next one. ![]() Twist Patterning Mokume Gane
June 18, 2019 - Tuesday 9am-4pm. Twist patterning is the basis for most mokume gane rings being made today, but it is also versatile and can be used for bracelets, pendants and more. Today we'll start by twisting some copper/brass rod and exploring the patterning possibilities. You can choose to saw the rod in half to reveal the mysterious star pattern inside, or forge and file to create unique patterns. After lunch you'll choose whether to start a new twist piece in silver/copper or to refine and complete your copper/brass piece into a pendant or bracelet. Copper/brass mokume is included in class fee, silver/copper and/or silver/copper/brass mokume will be available for purchase in class. Repeat students can focus on more advanced patterns/projects that start with a twist. All levels welcome. This class has passed. Join our waiting list for the next one. ![]() Beginning Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
June 19, 2019 - Wednesday 9am-4pm. The most traditional Japanese method of patterning mokume-gane, chisel patterning involves chiseling into the surface of your blank mokume-gane to create rivers of pattern. After hammering the sheet back to flat, your unique chisel patterns are locked into the metal forever. You will be able to create at least one finished patterned sheet, for incorporation into later work (pendants, earrings, etc). Copper/brass mokume included, silver/copper and/or silver/copper/brass mokume will be available for purchase in class. Chisels will be available for purchase. Best for intermediate jewelry students, or beginners with at least one prior mokume class. This class has passed. Join our waiting list for the next one. "Mokume gane patterning with chisels was one of the most enjoyable courses I've ever done." ~ Helen M, Sydney Australia ![]() Intermediate Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
June 20, 2019 - Thursday 9am-4pm. Create more intricate chisel patterns by starting with thicker metal and chiseling multiple times. Some prior practice with chiseling is recommended. Copper/brass mokume included, silver/copper and/or silver/copper/brass mokume will be available for purchase in class. Chisels will be available for purchase. Best for intermediate jewelry students, or beginners with at least one prior mokume class. This class has passed. Join our waiting list for the next one. ![]() Japanese Patinas for Mokume Gane
June 21, 2019 - Friday 9am-4pm. We'll get up to some crazy alchemy today - bring your finished (or almost finished) mokume gane pieces and learn the best way to patinate. Every metal combination has different requirements for the best results, so we'll go over all the options, covering two ways to make copper red, as well surprisingly simple ways to get good color and contrast on your mokume gane surfaces. This class has passed. Join our waiting list for the next one. |
"The Patina class was great fun and gave me new and wonderful patina techniques. I plan to put patina on as many item as I can find. Well worth the time and class fee. Highly recommend this class." ~ Karen R., San Diego
"I really enjoyed the class and doing the sample projects we did. For me it was just the right amount of activity and time to do them. Doing the sample projects was much less stressful than doing a finished jewelry project. And I would highly recommend this class to anyone who might like to learn the patina techniques taught in the class. And the teacher is excellent and provides enough instruction to guide students to learn the techniques." ~ Karen S., Chula Vista