The Cloisonne Process
After the outline of an image is drawn on the board, the tedious process of inlay work begins. She cuts, bends, and glues into place gold-colored aluminum wire to follow the outline. The voids left by the wire are then filled with a veritable rainbow of brilliant colored sand suspended in a solution of water and glue, maintaining a keen eye to shading, depth, and texture. When dried, the painting is then sealed with an acrylic spray to render the work fade- and water-resistant.