The traditional technique of mokume gane (moku = wood, me = eye and gane = metal) is technique that was invented by Denbei Shoami, a 17th century master metalsmith from the Akita prefecture, who used it for the adornment of samurai swords. Using the mokume gane technique the smith would create laminated metal billets that were fused by heat and pressure. The billets, composed of various combinations of gold, silver and copper alloys were forged, carved and finished to produce uniquely patterned metal stock which was then used to fabricate parts for the samurai sword “furniture”. Learn techniques to reproduce the Mokume Gane in polymer. Make a barette, pin, beads, or pen and stand.. Great fun, with lots of options!