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MOTHER OF
PEARL
Is
the oyster that sometimes contains the much prized pearl. The occur
naturelly in warm and tropical waters and grow to a size of between
150mm to 200mm. The shell has one thick piece in the centre which I
choose for carving. The carving process involves cutting and curving
with diamond tools beacuse of it's hardness.
I have been
carving for 25 years and the Mother of Pearl is my favourite amongst
all the materials. Because of it's way of shining light, it's depth
of opalescant colour and it's subtle greens, purples and fiery reds,
it is given a glowing translucent presence. Your Mother of Pearl
piece is strong and durable, and the only care it needs is to be
worn next to your skin or over your clothes to keep it's light
shining bright. |
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