James Binnion Metal Arts

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Metals Monday! Jim working with the stack of metal at the press. ... See MoreSee Less

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Well, that is one way to make sure it is tight.

2 days ago

A mokume gane ochoko (sake cup) in copper, brass, bronze and sterling silver. This ochoko was a study for a gift that I made for the tsuiki master Ueno Yoshio 上野彬郎. I met and spent some time with him in 2018 for segment of a Japanese TV show called Who Wants to Come to Japan 世界ニッポン行きたい人応援団. The gift was presented to him in July on a recent episode of that show. I am adding this pattern of cup to my line so if you are interested please let me know. ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Gemstone Tuesday....on Wednesday! Week is just flying by too fast! Unusual ring...star ruby in a mokume ring of 18K yellow gold, 14K palladium white gold and sterling silver. A different type of ruby but still gorgeous! ... See MoreSee Less

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I'm new to mokume and want to know how you get that smooth texture. I have one last piece of silver/copper mokume and was going to make a ring but would love to smooth it out more.

I think that would look good on my finger!

I love this ring.

OMG! It's so beautiful!!

Wow. This is wow!

Gorgeous!!

really lovely

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1 week ago

Metals Monday! First the metal is cut for the size billet being made and cleaned. Next step is to stack the metal and prepare it for pressing. ... See MoreSee Less

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does the size of the billet matter? could it be 2 by 2? or 3 by 6?

What metals? I need a class again.