Decorative Concrete - Mokume Gane Method

Mokume gane is a metalworking technique that I have tried to emulate using concrete. It involves stacking different coloured materials to create fine layers. The material is cut to expose the lower layers and then flattened to form a distinctive pattern.

See below link for an example of mokume gane metalwork:

http://www.mvh-schmuckwerk.de/wp-content/uploads/2...

Some of the techniques used are similar to making agate ware (a form of pottery).

Safety:

• dust mask
• latex gloves

Coloured cement:

• white cement
• red, black and yellow pigment
• graphite

Other:

• form (body wash container)
• water
• detergent
• disposable cups
• popsicle sticks
• sodium silicate (available from pottery supply stores)
• paint brush
• knife sharpening stone (or other sanding/grinding tools)
• wire cutter (fishing line tied between two popsicle sticks)

Refer to the above instruction video for a demonstration of the method.

If you would like any further clarification or support on any of the steps, please feel free to leave me a comment and I will help as best as I can.