WORKS IN GLASS: BEACH RIPPLE

Cultural History: 

Apophyllite and onyx date back to Greece. Apophyllite comes from “apo” meaning “off” and “phyllon” meaning “leaf.” The combination means to leaf off or flake off. Apophyllite has a high water content and flakes away when heated. According to legend, onyx comes from Eros/Cupid who cut Venus’s fingernails while she slept. The clippings scattered all over the ground and the gods turned them into the stone onyx.  

Purpose: 

This piece is great for relaxation and balance. Blue onyx and lithium quartz are soothing stones that help maintain a calm emotional balance. Blue onyx also assists in eliminating unwanted energies and tiredness from life’s challenges. Apophyllite is great for providing energy and for assisting in meditation.  

Beach Ripple 

2017 

Hand-rolled stained glass, apophyllite, blue onyx, lithium quartz & quartz points 

40”x60” (3 Panel/each 40"x20")