how to start with mokume gane

[M.J.Lampert]

hello new to this section,

so i live in canada and cannot use coins as it is 100% illegal I am unsure about US quarters as they are used just as often as currency (look just like a canadian quarter with a fast glance same with british and ive even found AUD in my wallet) i can get brass and copper sheets would this be a good idea or should i look for another source

thanks

M.J.Lampert

[JHCC]

The Currency Act's prohibition of melting down, breaking up, etc applies to "any coin that is current and legal tender in Canada." In other words, if it's a Canadian coin, leave it alone. If it's a coin from any other country (including from the US), go for it. Just because it's in common use does NOT make it legal tender.

That said, teenylittlemetalguy had a post a few years back about how much better it is to use plain sheet metal instead of coins: 

 

[Frosty]

Just don't make brass & silver mokume unless you need a puddle of silver solder. 

Frosty The Lucky.

[M.J.Lampert]

yes indeed frosty, if i was to give the most repeated piece in this section it probably would be that sentence

none the less it important 

M.J.Lampert

 

[M.J.Lampert]

ok ordering today should i go for a .02 inch both or .02 copper and .04 brass? 

thanks M.J.Lampert

[Steve Sells]

Nickel silver and copper would have a higher contrast, but use what you wish