JLB

Thanks for the advice! I've ordered a custom job from Jim and Terry (mokume-gane.com). They're going to make something using the same seamless pattern as their steel rings (the "burl" pattern, which is pretty close to woodgrain) with golds and silver. I'll make sure to post a picture when it's here!!

Thanks. Link fixed: http://www.alberic.net/Student_Home/Handout_Archive/files/Mokume%20Rings-V1.5-STD.pdf

Hi guys! I've been desperately hunting an expert who can make something special for me, and this seems to be the place where you all are! Put simple, I'm after a woodgrain-finished 3-color mokume ring but without any visible seam. It's for a wedding band and I think it's important in this type of ring for it to be seamless. I know there are some people using a technique to avoid the seam, maybe some of you have tried it: http://www.alberic.net/Student_Home/Handout_Archive/files/Mokume%20Rings-V1.5-STD.pdf http://danaenatsis.com/2012/06/25/mokume-at-last/ There are a few small operators using this technique, but mostly not with precious metals. What I find interesting is that the big players in mokume like Chris Ploof and James Binnion (sorry if I've offended someone by leaving them off!!) are not using this technique - that makes me wonder if there is something wrong with it. The only person I've found doing this routinely with gold rings is in Germany! Anyway, you guys are the experts! Any thoughts? Thanks!!