Wanted Looking for some M3 blanks
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mrburls
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I do have 1 Black Lava blank. And also have a jumbo TruStone Black Mother of Pearl blank which is a dark gray/black with some gray swirl through blank.
Keith
Keith
M3 stands for Macro-Molecular Materials. They are a metalic composite compound...probably better explained here:
What Is M3? - M3 Composite Innovations
What is M3? M3, short for Macro-Molecular Materials are part of the new breed of new age designer materials that make everything from the Stealth Bomber to the International Space Station possible. These materials are made with high purity metals and other exotic elements that have been...
m3mokume.com
The other name for them (which I didn't realize was the same thing the first time I bought some M3 blanks) is Mokume, which is derived from Mokume-Gane. Technically, Mokume-Gane is a bit different than M3 composite, but the two names are sometimes used interchangeably.
So, this looks more like Mokume-Gane, given the layering. M3 is that process by which the metal is dispersed into a molecular cloud, which is then bound with another material. Mokume-Gane is that Japanese material that is layers of differing metals, they aren't really atomized like M3 is, although both materials are mixed-metal compounds. The M3 also includes a kind of resin (well, maybe not a resin, binder as they call it), as I understand it.
@jrista
Thanks, Jon, for the above. . . I knew there was something special about the "MMM30" in the part number.
At first, the hand-written "M3" on the blank escaped my notice. . . But now that I see it, the scattered bits of info in my brain all piece together, thanks also to your elucidating comments and the reference article you provided. . . Thank you !
Thanks, Jon, for the above. . . I knew there was something special about the "MMM30" in the part number.
At first, the hand-written "M3" on the blank escaped my notice. . . But now that I see it, the scattered bits of info in my brain all piece together, thanks also to your elucidating comments and the reference article you provided. . . Thank you !
rherrell
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I have 3-M3 blanks that I'll part with, 1- Mokume-Gane, 1-Brass and 1-Nickel.
$50-Shipped and they're yours.
I'm not going to sell them individually, all or nothing.
$50-Shipped and they're yours.
I'm not going to sell them individually, all or nothing.
Joebobber
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I have another black titanium with stunning silver. Otherwise I know woodpenpro still sells them and RandD crafts has a couple messed up ones left that come with the metal polish. Pm me if you're interested in my blank. The picture is of the pen I made with 1 just like it.
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NC Wood Art
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I will take them
NC Wood Art
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How much for both?
NC Wood Art
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How much?
Swagopenturner
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I'm pretty sure I've got two of each of the original colors from M3 Mokume,com. I'll get the exact numbers and colors today. Let me know what you are looking for.
NC Wood Art
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I am specifically looking for the black lava but may buy other color combo.
Joebobber
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I dont know im open. Trade? $20?
keithbyrd
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i have a black lava - cost me $25 - willing to sell
NC Wood Art
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Paid friends and family so no fees for you. Thanks again for helping me out.
NC Wood Art
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Paid brother.
Bill Holland
104 Laurie Lane
Portsmouth VA 23701
Bill Holland
104 Laurie Lane
Portsmouth VA 23701
keithbyrd
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Thank you - will go to PO today!!
keithbyrd
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Here is the tracking info 9400109205568848995244
NC Wood Art
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thank you so much
Swagopenturner
Member
Here is what I've got. Starting from the top is the Gray/Black, next is Orange/Black, then three Green/Black, Red/Black, a different Green/Black, and finally a Blue/Black. These are made from metal, direct from M3 Mokume. They shine the first color brightly when exposed to black light. (they were sold with a small black light flashlight , but I don't have any more of the lights). Let me know what you think !
Mark
Mark