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            These castings are either exploiting the natural crevices within tufa rock - a limestone - or rock salt crystals that are refractory enough to withstand the heat of molten silver. Each one is unique. The names reflect what they remind me of - a 3D version of the ink spot test!   | 
          
          
            
              Coral on a ring base ornament 
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            | This piece is a tufa cast which I then supplemented with a base and some blue transparent enamel. |