Bumblebee Trio with Morning Glory Miniature Paperweight A168000 Painted with acrylic and oil

Painted with acrylic and oil patina

The little wire "bones" have an appealing glittery texture that fall gracefully around the neck

New Mexico during the autumn

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

Bumblebee Trio with Morning Glory Miniature Paperweight A168000 Painted with acrylic and oilThis 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.