Bumblebee Trio with Morning Glory Miniature Paperweight A168000 Pebble shaped and slightly curved

Pebble shaped and slightly curved to gather light

tiny organism fundamental to the health of the Earth's ecosystems

Painted with acrylic and oil patina

Danish oil was rubbed into the wood

The ring is cast in 14k white gold

Bumblebee Trio with Morning Glory Miniature Paperweight A168000 Pebble shaped and slightly curvedThis miniature paperweight features a trio of bumblebees encased in crystal glass. A morning glory flower enhances this piece on a sandy ground. The flora and fauna are made by the process of lampworking, which involves the use of a torch to melt colored rods of glass so they may be worked into the shapes and designs desired. After the elements are made, they are assembled together in a composition to reflect the environment Smith wants to create.