Public interest in these small carvings
was strong and requests began for these pieces alone, to be used for
jewelry or other ornamentation. Over the years the process has been
further refined and developed, evolving into the unique and
specialized process I use today. Each piece is strong enough to be
worn practically, without unnecessary concern about breakage.
Blue Jay
Easy
to recognize, this crested noisy bird frequents back yards throughout
most of the US east of the Rockies. This member of the crow
family has gained a reputation for robbing the nests of other
songbirds eating their eggs and young. Although Blue Jays do
this occasionally they primarily feed on acorns, berries and
nuts.
The striking blue color in the Blue Jay’s feathers is mostly the
result of light refraction not actual blue pigmentation. The
same phenomena that give some waterfowl, like the Wood Duck, a
bright glowing metallic shimmer.
Easy
to recognize, this crested noisy bird frequents back yards throughout
most of the US east of the Rockies. This member of the crow
family has gained a reputation for robbing the nests of other
songbirds eating their eggs and young. Although Blue Jays do
this occasionally they primarily feed on acorns, berries and
nuts.