Random Pressed Mokume

Our classic random pattern—turned up to eleven.

This variant is deliberately busier and tighter than standard random. The layers are press-compacted so the figure packs in: tighter swirls, pinched “eyes,” and stacked ripples that read loud even on small parts.

Metals: copper, brass, and nickel-silver.
Look: warm copper reds + golden brass with cool silver highlights. Polish it and the nickel-silver flashes; go satin or patina and the copper/brass deepen while the silver stays bright for contrast.

Why makers pick it

• High visual density—pattern shows up on rings, bolsters, inlays, pen barrels.

• Versatile finish—satin for texture, high polish for shimmer, or patinate the copper/brass while leaving the nickel-silver bright.

• Old-world stack, modern press—forged and pressed to crowd the layers and amplify the figure.

Care: non-ferrous—avoid harsh acids/bleach, then wax or oil to keep the colors rich.

If you want quiet, pick something else. If you want the pattern to announce itself, Random Pressed gets it done.