Canyon Walls Rose Triptych: Med Plus P09183-P00096 They lived in the second

They lived in the second hill on the right

The work is fired

or attached to the end of the longer strand to make a 41" long statement necklace

this special piece holds a fragment of history

Canyon Walls Rose Triptych: Med Plus P09183-P00096 They lived in the secondThis triptych is made of 85 percent abaca fiber handmade paper. When the pieces are dry they are painted with gesso on all sides to seal the paper. Fired and patina copper is adhered to the paper and a joint compound mixture is spread on the bottom 2 3 of the piece below the metal to form the cracked surface. After the surface dries, it is carefully sanded and the top 1 4 of the Joint compound is stained with a thin wash of black paint. Encaustic is