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About the Work |
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This artwork is one-of-a-kind; every aspect designed and handwrought by the artist.
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| | | This piece begins with a sheet of silver and a piece of square silver wire. | |
To begin, a framework is constructed of silver or gold alloys to accommodate the mosaic inlay. |
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| | | | This photo shows three stages (L to R): milled materials, the piece after soldering, the shaped and polished piece ready to bead. |
Care is given to the shape and fit of each piece of jewelry. In example, the tapered cuff bracelets are asymmetrical in shape based on the wearer’s wrist for a comfortable and unique fit. |
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| | | Here the beads are chosen for the inlay. | |
Once the metal framework is made it is polished or textured and the mosaic inlay begins. |
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| | | | Before the piece is beaded. |
The beads range in size from 13˚ diminishing in size to 28˚ (the higher the number, the smaller the bead.) In other words, roughly starting at the size of a pin-head the beads get as small as a grain of sand. In a given mosaic, depending on the size of beads used, there can be as many as 150-700 beads per square inch. |
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| | | After beads are inlaid, before grouting. | |
Each bead is carefully placed with a pair of fine point tweezers. |
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Once the entire design is laid out the beads are grouted in place and the piece is given a final polish. |
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For more information including inquiries on pricing, available work, or commissions please contact the artist or a representative gallery. Prices begin at $200.
Please see Show Schedule for representative galleries, and list of upcoming shows. |
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