Strawberries and Blossoms Miniature Paperweight

This miniature paperweight features a cluster of strawberries and blossoms encased in crystal glass.

The flora is 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. The assembled design is then encased in a glass crystal dome. The bottom is ground down to a polish, and the paperweight is signed. Each piece is unique; slight variations will occur from piece to piece.