METALMARK BUTTERFLY VESSELS

These vases are inspired by the endangered Metalmark butterfly. I used spalted maple wood with a cherry stain to mimic the black patterning and orange on the butterfly’s wings. The naturally occurring splits in the wood were filled in with a silverized epoxy to reference the metal specks that the butterfly is named after.

Research

Fabrication Process

  • Test sample of silver epoxy fill and colored stains

  • Sealing pieces of wood in a vacuum after filling cracks with epoxy to eliminate air bubbles before turning

Turning

Staining

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