May 16 & 17, 2026
Tuition:
Basic $390 ($295 plus required $95 kit fee)
Deluxe $490 ($295 plus required $195 kit)
Twist patterning is the basis for most of the precious-metal mokume rings made in the US – mine included. In this online class you’ll learn exactly how I create such detailed organic patterns in my rings. I'll show two patterns created using round edge wheel burrs (3rd and 6th from left in the photo). Even if you've never patterned mokume before, you can follow the steps to create two uniquely patterned rods. Use the copper/brass mokume included in the basic kit, or spring for the deluxe kit which includes sterling silver/shibuichi rod. Each pattern will be shown step-by-step, with visuals, videos, and my live narration. You'll have lots of time to try the techniques with me right there to answer your questions as they come up.
On the second day, I will show how to turn one of your patterned rods into a mokume gane ring! This is the first time I will be showing this process. You are welcome to try it as practice on the copper/brass, but be aware only the deluxe mokume is really suitable to wear.
For the best experience, this class is limited to 15 students. Prior experience with using a flexshaft, annealing, and forging is recommended.
Equipment/supplies needed: Torch, flexshaft, good vise-grip pliers, vise, forging or heavy planishing hammer (low-dome face), sturdy steel forging surface, files, handvise, rawhide or plastic mallet, liver of sulfur.
May 16 & 17, 2026
Tuition:
Basic $390 ($295 plus required $95 kit fee)
Deluxe $490 ($295 plus required $195 kit)
Twist patterning is the basis for most of the precious-metal mokume rings made in the US – mine included. In this online class you’ll learn exactly how I create such detailed organic patterns in my rings. I'll show two patterns created using round edge wheel burrs (3rd and 6th from left in the photo). Even if you've never patterned mokume before, you can follow the steps to create two uniquely patterned rods. Use the copper/brass mokume included in the basic kit, or spring for the deluxe kit which includes sterling silver/shibuichi rod. Each pattern will be shown step-by-step, with visuals, videos, and my live narration. You'll have lots of time to try the techniques with me right there to answer your questions as they come up.
On the second day, I will show how to turn one of your patterned rods into a mokume gane ring! This is the first time I will be showing this process. You are welcome to try it as practice on the copper/brass, but be aware only the deluxe mokume is really suitable to wear.
For the best experience, this class is limited to 15 students. Prior experience with using a flexshaft, annealing, and forging is recommended.
Equipment/supplies needed: Torch, flexshaft, good vise-grip pliers, vise, forging or heavy planishing hammer (low-dome face), sturdy steel forging surface, files, handvise, rawhide or plastic mallet, liver of sulfur.
