I love learning about traditions that have been passed down through generations. Mokumé gané is one such tradition. Once nearly forgotten, it now thrives in various forms – including metal clay. ABOVE: Jackie Truty teaches you how to create metal clay mokumé gané from start to finish. Requiring great skill with a fire forge, mokumé gané originated in Japan in the 17th century. In a complex process of heating, cutting, stacking, and folding layers of different metals, expert metalsmiths created prestigious katanas with intricate patterns. It’s easy to see why the term mokumé gané translates as “wood grain metal.” …
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