Hanging Jupiter Series II P08914-P00062 carved from wax and cast

carved from wax and cast in 18k gold

Portions of some of the enameled discs have been left with a matte finished copper for contrast

Striking colorful fused glass sculpture

A matte finish accentuates the rich color of the substantial onyx stone on this cast and fabricated sterling silver necklace

colorful shapes dance around the surface of this hand-built vessel like fantastical islands

Hanging Jupiter Series II P08914-P00062 carved from wax and castTo create this lively sculpture, artist Catherine L. Bohrman utilized a process called "lost wax". After sculpting the figures and background in clay, she then created a wax replica from the clay mold. Then, at a bronze foundry, the wax form was repeatedly dipped in a ceramic slurry in order to form a shell around it. Once this shell was dry and heated, it was able to withstand the heat of liquid bronze being poured into it. The ceramic shell was then