On all the pieces, notice how the stems interweave with each other.� The effect is very visual and the time spent in figuring out which stem goes where is well worth it.� Often times stems are staged 3 or 4 times each to get the proper weave pattern.� It's this detail that catches the eye and increases the value of the piece.

The flowers are blasted deeper in some parts giving them more dimension and depth.� Even subtle differences in depth can give surprising highlights to the object.� Experimentation is about the only sure method to discover what you like.