Objects


Golden Leaf Beetle Wall Piece

Materials: Argentium silver, 24K gold foil, 22K gold, 18K gold, niobium, stainless steel (pin stem), amethyst, walnut

Leaf Dimensions: 7 x 6 x .25 inches
Beetle Brooch Dimensions: 3.25 x 1.75 x .375 inches

Techniques: Hand woven, twined, embossed, anodized, etched, fabricated

Photographer: Hap Sakwa




Jewel Beetle Teapot

Materials: Sterling silver, fine silver, 18K gold, jewel (Buprestid) beetle wings, ammonite, peridot, Mexican opal, dichroic glass beads, stainless steel

Dimensions: 3.5 x 7 x 5.5 inches

Techniques: Hand woven, twined, etched, fabricated, oxidized

Photographer: Carol Holiday




Scarab Beetle Teapot

Materials: Sterling silver, 18K gold, Niobium, Jewel beetle (Polybothris sumptuosa gemma), Opal

Dimensions: 7 x 8 x 6 inches

Techniques: Etched, Fabricated, “Ikat” anodized, Woven (twined)

Photographer: David H. Ramsey