[Jewelry making - Article 00505] - Re: [Orchid] Making ring of solid mokume gane

[James Binnion]

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>     My thoughts were to hammer / file a pttern into the rod, then file
>     it down to get the pattern, then roll it down to the size - I want
>     to make it comfort fit shape - I'd thought to do this several times
>     as I roll it. Is this the right approach ? 

    Hammer or file the pattern then use the other method to smooth out
    the surface. So if you hammer or punch a series of distortions into
    the rod you would then want to file it back smooth or vice versa,
    file then hammer (or roll). You need to create a distortion then
    level it out to make a pattern, if you combine both in the same step
    you will not be very effective in revealing a pattern. 

    If you have purchased a copper /silver rod you should probably not
    use it to make a ring. The copper will corrode away fairly rapidly
    (months to years depending on several factors). Also it will be way
    too soft to be durable due to the very soft nature of both silver
    (fine, sterling or argentium it doesn't matter) and copper. 

    So make something other than a ring and enjoy the process, I have
    been in love with it for close to 30 years now. And if you want to
    make a ring then get some gold or gold silver rod from Reactive
    Metals as it is suitable for this use. 

Jim

James Binnion
jbin AT mokume-gane.com
James Binnion Metal Arts
http://www.mokume-gane.com
360-756-6550
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