Larkin was asked to make a remembrance piece based on their book design and was both honored and a little anxious at the prospect of working with ashes for the first time. They made a prototype with a bit of wood ash to make sure their fabrication process would keep the ashes safe and secure before making the final piece.
Larkin designed the books as hollow forms so they are light enough to be comfortable as a pendant or earrings, and for this purpose they fabricated a small silver pillow pocket to fill with ashes and include inside the book. The packet is loose inside the book and its soft rattle serves as a gentle reminder of its presence.
