Serpent in the Flower- revisit

Serpent in the Flower Revisited; sterling silver, .999 silver, 22K gold, Shakudo, Wyoming jade, amethyst cab, and faceted rhodolite.

I had donated a work to the Rotarians to auction. The work was called Serpent in the Flower, and I am reluctant to make copies of my work, unless something significant is changed in the design. So, I made this one at 3/4th the size, using different stones. I just scaled down the sketch using my scanner and used some Wyoming jade. Wow, this jade was such a pleasure to cut. It is so fibrous yet hard and tough; it molds to a shape very well and takes a polish well. Lora picked up these hand-cut tourmaline beads to add the droplets to the story as well.

In all of my work, I try to work in a tension between subconscious sexual symbols; stone in setting, rocket in space, fish in water, or snake in flower. In this design I like the play of colors as well; the violets and greens of the stones and the tourmaline beads. Despite what the lore is behind the stones, the color vibrations of these stones is sexy and exotic. And, this works well with the imagery, in my opinion.

I had intended to enter this in the flower contest, by the Artisan Crafts Club, but I am such an idiot when it comes to following directions. So, I hope I get all of these steps correct. [link]



I hope you enjoy the work...