Beyond Burnt Pedestal A172293 making for an eye-catching piece

making for an eye-catching piece that rewards closer viewing

a favorite theme of the artist

The golden core is still striking against cerise petals

Pendant is approximately

These hand shaped and cut sterling silver domed drops have repeating house shapes within them that represent community

Beyond Burnt Pedestal A172293 making for an eye-catching pieceThis elegant pedestal makes a perfect base for sculpture, vessels, or other accents. The top is durable end grain ash arranged to form a loosely repeating pattern. The surface is thoroughly burned with a torch, removing the cellulose and accentuating both the grain and the glue lines. A wire brushing enhances this effect and a liming wax (a white pigmented wax) highlights the annual growth rings of the wood. The result is a black and white pattern