Portable Petroglyph Pendants by Stephen Lee
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a very unique Artist, Stephen Lee.
Stephen has many fascinating qualities but what I found most admirable is how he creates beautiful pendants using natural materials, hand tools, and tools he crafts from recycled materials. He uses NO electric powered tools and, for the most part, uses materials that can be found (such as river stones), recycled (bicycle spokes for punching tools), or traded for. Stephen Lee is an independent, environmentally friendly Artist.
Stephen has many fascinating qualities but what I found most admirable is how he creates beautiful pendants using natural materials, hand tools, and tools he crafts from recycled materials. He uses NO electric powered tools and, for the most part, uses materials that can be found (such as river stones), recycled (bicycle spokes for punching tools), or traded for. Stephen Lee is an independent, environmentally friendly Artist.
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Below are some photos of a pendant that Stephen Lee made for me. He was kind enough to include photos of the engraving and micro-pecking process he uses to transform bland stones into magical petroglyph pendants. I am amazed at his dexterity, eagle eye and discipline to make it without the use of any power tools.
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If you would like one of Stephen's Pendants here is a link. Stephen also makes wonderful Wind Whimsies and Walking Sticks.
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