Idle Talons

Applegate Jade Lily Pad

musings, process, productLarkin HamiltonComment

Holy cow, people! Larkin's work is getting more sculptural all the time-- check out this perfect three-dimensional lily flower! And those cat tails! This round applegate jade cabochon is semi-translucent and full of deep, rich greens. Larkin framed it in a silver lily pad that has been wrapped, sculpted, fused, and accented with copper.

This piece is definitely more delicate than any other piece Larkin has made to date! Larkin is usually very careful to make sure their finished products are robust enough to stand up to daily wear, but this lily had to be made. ;) While the lily's petals are not dangerously sharp, the lily flower is very 3-dimensional and could easily snag on a loose-knit garment.