Mokume Gane is a Japanese metalsmithing technique in which thin layers of metal are fused together and manipulated to create beautiful patterns that resemble the grain of wood. It involves using extreme heat and pressure to mix and twist the metals to form swirl patterns—very intense, requiring heavy-duty equipment.
Lindly Haunani's Polymer Clay Silver Leaf Technique 
Mokume Gane Hearts
In polymer clay terms, mokume gane is a method of stacking, layering, and laminating sheets of polymer clay together, and distorting them to create intricate patterns. This is the process:
- Sheets of clay and sometimes other materials, like metallic foils, are stacked.
- The stack is rolled through pasta machine, thinning the layers.
- This sheet is then cut and stacked to make a loaf.
- The loaf is stamped and manipulated with various tools and processes to distort the patterns in the layers.
- Thin slices are shaved off the loaf with a sharp blade.
Mokume Gane Patterns in Polymer Clay
Mokume Gane Pendant
Excellent Polymer Clay Mokume Gane Tutorials:
Mudpile Mokume Gane
Marie Segal's Faux Wood
This 'n That Mokume Gane
Mokume Gane Pillow Beads
Mokume Gane in Polymer Clay
Mokume Gane with Polymer Clay Tutorial
