Fine Craft Shows at Chautauqua July 12–14 & August 9–11, 2024
Organic materials recycled out of nature are inlaid, carved, lapped, made into beads, and/or combined with precious metals in hand-fabricated settings. Materials include ancient tusks, naturally dropped antlers, insect wings as well as bones and other materials. Metal work techniques include hand fabrication, texturing, oxidizing, and repoussé .