✪ Description: The octopuses on this piece are handcrafted from polymer clay and painted to resemble the species Larger Pacific Striped Octopus (LPSO for short). This species is the only octopus we know of (so far) that forms pair bonds and shares dens and food with it's partner.
One LPSO is tucked inside the vintage tea cup, and the other is hanging out on top of it, they're making a den together.
Outside this little den we find several crystal sea stars dotted around the saucer in different color schemes. Along the entire saucer we see "corals" in a various shades of purple. They are made from a mixture of materials; primarily 24k gold plated Miyuki Delica Beads and Miyuki rocailles. Complemented with some glass beads from Preciosa Ornela and paillettes (sequins). All beads are hand strung on silver wire.
✪ Title: "Octopus Garden VII" No.7 of the Sculpted Reef series
✪ Dimensions (W x L x H): 130 x 130 x 105mm - 5.1 x 5.1 x 4.1 inches (approximate)
✪ Weight: 417 grams / 0.92 lbs
✪ Materials: Polymer Clay, Artist's quality paints, Mixed Media, 24k Gold Plated Beads, Miyuki Beads, Glass beads, Black Substrate, Resin, Vintage Tea Cup and Saucer manufactured by Ridgway Potteries Ltd: Colclough Ivy Leaf, pattern number 8143
✪ Techniques: Sculpting, painting, mixed media, resin.
✪ Shipping type: Tracked and Insured Parcel. Express shipping is available to select locations and can be added from the menu in your cart. (If your country is not in the list contact me to arrange express shipping.)
✪ Comes with a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity.
✪ You will receive the pictured artwork.
✪ Care Instructions: Keep away from extreme temperatures, rapidly fluctuating temperatures. Do not clean this artwork with chemicals or abrasive methods.
It is highly recommend to keep it in an area with a stable temperature & humidity, dust-free environment with low traffic.
This is not a toy. Keep away from small children and pets, for example in a protective case or display cabinet.
✪ Colors may not be accurately represented due to deviation in screen settings.
✪ Comes from a smoke free, dog friendly Studio.
Makes a unique anniversary gift for spouse, unique wedding gift, or as a birthday gift. Great gift idea for diver, gift for marine biologist, gift for marine scientist, gift for zoo keeper, gift for reef tank or aquarium keeper or dedicated ocean / animal art collector.
