OCEAN REEF PAPERWEIGHTSTs

Michael's paperweights evoke a tapestry of living organisms from an ocean reef, maybe from another time and place. He works to abstract the colors and rhythms of aquatic life. The technique used is called murrini, long glass rods are made using different glass colors and patterns. These glass rods are then cut into smaller pieces. The glass pieces are then encased in a layer of clear glass and the imagery becomes very up close with minute details of unique things and places. They can be cleaned using a warm damp cloth. They should be left in sunlight to be truly appreciated.

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