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Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane

Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane

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Chisel Patterning Mokume Gane
Instructor: Anne Wolf
March 1 and 2, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 - 5:00
Class Fee: $420 | Materials Kit Fee: $120 (payable to the instructor)

Class Limit: 8


Prerequisites: Intermediate/advanced metalsmiths (experience soldering recommended).

Class Description:
Mokume Gane is an ancient Japanese technique that uses fused layers of different metals to form unique patterns. After a short overview of what mokume gane is and how it is made, we’ll delve into chiseling, using pre-fused mokume gane billets. Students will secure their work in pitch or use lower cost alternatives, and then learn to properly sharpen and accurately use their chisels. After chiseling, the billet will be forged back to flat, locking the pattern into the material. Patterns can be abstract or representational and informed by the student's own aesthetic; the design possibilities are endless. Participants can expect to create multiple patterned sheets to be used later in various jewelry/metals projects. Those who wish to can focus on creating a 3" x 3" patterned sheet to be used in the next class to create a sake cup. Detailed handouts including fabrication/finishing tips will be provided. Open to all levels. 

Materials KITS INCLUDE ($120/person (payable to the instructor))

  • copper/brass mokume blanks (x2)
  • handmade mokume gane chisel
  • recommended sanding discs and mandrel
  • sandpaper and pol
  • ishing cloth
  • patina and wax kit Optional extras for sale in class will include exclusive silver/Japanese alloy mokume gane blanks, larger for sake cups or smaller for box lids/jewelry.

Students MAY Bring:

  • Forging hammer, around 350 grams, very low dome polished face
  • pitch bowl. Any pitch will work, but of course Japanese is best!
  • Chasing hammers

Instructor Bio:

Anne Wolf earned her MFA in Jewelry/Metals at San Diego State University in 1999. Based in San Diego, California, Wolf has been teaching online and in-person jewelry/metals courses and workshops since 2003. Her mokume gane metalwork is in the permanent collection at the Metals Museum and has been shown across the U.S. and internationally in Germany and Japan. Wolf studied under Japanese metalwork masters such as Ford Hallam, Hiroko Sato-Pijanowski, and James Binnion.

Learn More about the Instructor, HERE.

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