Shell & Pearl
The material
How it is made
Pearl is set into oak, resin or gold-lined patterns, such as Ginkgo, Petal and Silver Flower, one cut piece at a time.
In the studio
Ginkgo Inlay
Mother of pearl on oak
Mother of pearl cut into ginkgo leaves and set into oak. The pearl shows grey, pink and silver as the light moves.
Ginkgo Inlay, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Petal Inlay
Natural mother of pearl
Natural mother of pearl cut into overlapping petals. Warm cream and soft pink show where the shell layers.
Petal Inlay, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Silver Flower
Mother of pearl, floral inlay
Mother of pearl cut into flower shapes and set tightly together. Small round centres mark the middle of each flower.
Silver Flower, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Gold-line Floral
Mother of pearl, gold inlay
Mother of pearl flowers divided by fine gold lines. The same floral pattern as Silver Flower, outlined in gold.
Gold-line Floral, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Mother of Pearl
Diagonal strip macro
A close view of mother of pearl cut into thin strips and laid on the diagonal. Dark shell flecks run through the cream.
Mother of Pearl, close-up
Close-up
A closer look at the surface and the way each piece is cut and set.
Pieces made with it
