[Jewelry making - Article 00530] - Re: [Orchid] [Mokume-Gane] Seamless Join Band Ring

[Timothy A. Hansen]

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Hello John,

    It is easier to get a seamless look if you don't use too many
    layers in your mokume. Solder the joint before you do any
    patterning. Make sure that the ends are cut true and match up
    without any light showing through. Make sure that the ends are
    lined up so that the layers meet. I Would think that yellow
    solder would give the best match. After soldering you can do the
    patterning any way you like. 

    You could insert a liner that is wider than the mokume and
    expand the edges with a dappling punch. 

I hope this helps

Timothy A. Hansen

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