This paper will showcase the history and technique of mokume gane. From the beginnings in feudal 
Japan to it’s use as a jewelry material by modern smiths around the world, mokume gane is a demanding 
technique that even those well versed in jewelry metals struggle with. This presentation will illustrate the 
beginnings of mokume gane, and the techniques used daily by two of the most prolific makers of quality 
mokume gane in the world. Scientific method will be stressed, rather than scientific testing. This paper and  general jewelry skills will allow you to make mokume gane like the experts.