Mokume

[Freds Edge]

Can anyone give some direction as to what etchment to use to bring out the colors on Mokume , I don't want to go to harsh but wanted to make the colors pop.

 

[SHostetler]

Try Baldwin's Patina. Available at Reactive Metals. Letting the parts soak for awhile really brings out some nice colors.

Steve

 

[Doug Lester]

First of all it's going to depend on what metals you used. I can't find my copy but I got a booklet called, strangely enough, Makume Gane from Amazon. It gives all sorts of information on which metals combine and how easily plus what chemicals to use for patinas.

Doug

 

[stezann]

depending on the materials, also heat coloring could bring out contrast.
The better thing is "shaving" a little testing coupon from the billet and do some trials