Aurora Cairns - Short Aurora Cairn with Adder Stone P03701-P00077 Silver plate over brass backing

Silver plate over brass backing

which will damage the patina

Expressive and bold marks to emphasize the structure and complexity of the forms

This technique mimics how shoji screens and scrolls were traditionally produced

She then coats the piece with wax to give the image a translucent quality

Aurora Cairns - Short Aurora Cairn with Adder Stone P03701-P00077 Silver plate over brass backingThis blown glass cairn is a metaphorical landmark for the pathways of our lives. The main body in burnt orange is topped with black, olive green, and beige stones. The beautiful translucent colors will show at their best with lots of ambient light or directional back lighting. Hand formed and free blown glass rocks are fused and etched for a stone like finish. Each is unique and will vary. Signed by the artist Materials: Glass