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To Oxidize or Not to Oxidize Your Mokume Gane Ring?
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We offer a few different options for the finish of your mokume gane ring, and each offers a different look and quality. One of these options is oxidation, where the silver layers in a ring are darkened to increase the contrast between the metal colors! It’s great for those who want a bold, high contrast look, and makes the patterning stand out more.
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To Oxidize or Not to Oxidize Your Mokume Gane Ring?
Posted by Susan Freda on
We offer a few different options for the finish of your mokume gane ring, and each offers a different look and quality. One of these options is oxidation, where the silver layers in a ring are darkened to increase the contrast between the metal colors! It’s great for those who want a bold, high contrast look, and makes the patterning stand out more.
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Arn's New Website!
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Exciting news! Arn Krebs Mokume has been hard at work creating a brand new website to make shopping and custom orders easier than ever!
You can have your very own in studio experience with features like...
Available Now and Ready to Ship Rings!
We've prioritized making the new site shop-friendly and with more interesting facts about Arn, Mokume Gane and the power of a custom ring builder all right at your fingertips.
Come check it out! And if you have any questions or feedback feel free to email us! info@arnkrebsmokume.com
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Arn's New Website!
Posted by Susan Freda on
Exciting news! Arn Krebs Mokume has been hard at work creating a brand new website to make shopping and custom orders easier than ever!
You can have your very own in studio experience with features like...
Available Now and Ready to Ship Rings!
We've prioritized making the new site shop-friendly and with more interesting facts about Arn, Mokume Gane and the power of a custom ring builder all right at your fingertips.
Come check it out! And if you have any questions or feedback feel free to email us! info@arnkrebsmokume.com
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Choosing A Palette
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Choosing A Palette
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Choosing a Mokume Ring Width That’s Right for You
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Choosing a Mokume Ring Width That’s Right for You
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How to Find Your Ring Size
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Sizing is such a crucial component of creating (and purchasing) rings. However, often times it can be a confusing and tricky process, especially for those not used to wearing rings! Many are not aware of how a ring should actually fit, but we’re here to help. Sizing is an art and not a science, but Arn has some tips to make it a little easier to figure out.
A properly fit ring should go on easily, and for removal require 2-3 seconds of gentle pulling while rocking over the knuckle. You want to bend the knuckle and work the ring over it, rather than keeping your finger straight and trying to pull it straight off. The ring should feel snug, but not painful or cutting off circulation while on. We have a video here for reference of Arn demonstrating with his own Mokume Gane wedding band that he wears every day.
Something important to keep in mind is that if you aren’t used to wearing rings, the feeling takes time to get used to, and that doesn’t necessarily mean that your ring isn’t the correct size! We always recommend trying to wear the ring as consistently as possible for at least a few weeks before going through with resizing, especially if it feels like only a minor adjustment would be necessary. And finger size can actually fluctuate easily due to a number of factors (salt, heat, cold, hydration, etc), so it’s best to see how the ring fits overall in your day to day life.
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How to Find Your Ring Size
Posted by Susan Freda on
Sizing is such a crucial component of creating (and purchasing) rings. However, often times it can be a confusing and tricky process, especially for those not used to wearing rings! Many are not aware of how a ring should actually fit, but we’re here to help. Sizing is an art and not a science, but Arn has some tips to make it a little easier to figure out.
A properly fit ring should go on easily, and for removal require 2-3 seconds of gentle pulling while rocking over the knuckle. You want to bend the knuckle and work the ring over it, rather than keeping your finger straight and trying to pull it straight off. The ring should feel snug, but not painful or cutting off circulation while on. We have a video here for reference of Arn demonstrating with his own Mokume Gane wedding band that he wears every day.
Something important to keep in mind is that if you aren’t used to wearing rings, the feeling takes time to get used to, and that doesn’t necessarily mean that your ring isn’t the correct size! We always recommend trying to wear the ring as consistently as possible for at least a few weeks before going through with resizing, especially if it feels like only a minor adjustment would be necessary. And finger size can actually fluctuate easily due to a number of factors (salt, heat, cold, hydration, etc), so it’s best to see how the ring fits overall in your day to day life.