Sunday 8 May 2016

Cameos

Whilst in Naples we saw this craftsman carving cameos from pieces of shell.

The shell is perfect  as the inside is a different colour to the outside so the outer surface is removed to reveal an image on a contrasting background.










16 comments:

  1. Hello, he is a very talented craftsman. Beautiful cameos! Happy Sunday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  2. So that is how cameos are made. I had no idea.

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  3. wow, those are beautiful!

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  4. at his type of tLent is amazing.

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  5. When I use this ipad I should proofread. That word was supposed to be talent.

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  6. I really did not know how cameos were made. How interesting to watch this talented craftsman/artist at work.

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  7. WOW! This fascinating to view ~ thanks for the great photos of the craftsman at work in Naples ~ I love cameos and glad to see they can be made from something other than ivory ~

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  8. A cameo is such a classic piece of accessory.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  9. That's a great art and they are beautiful !

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  10. Wow, that is neat. What an opportunity.

    Lisa @ Life Thur the Lens (www.lisakerner-slp.com)

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  11. I am speechless! What a beautiful craft Marie xx

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  12. I didn't realize cameos were still being created by hand. Interesting to see how it's done. I was given an antique one as a confirmation gift but it just sits in my jewelry box these days as I don't dress up to wear it anymore.

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