Cameo Paperweight "Made in Paradise"

Cameo Paperweight "Made in Paradise"5. 25" diameter Cameo paperweight by Kelsey Murphy. Handmade in WV. Kelsey Murphy is a WV artist who is able to do the unthinkable in the world of cameo carving carve more than five layers of glass. Some of her pieces even contain up to twelve layers of glass. Cameo glass carving is a technique that requires great skill and patience to achieve remarkable results. Murphy hand carves layers of glass using pressurized aluminum oxide crystal.

the incredible difficulty of making the multilayered glass blanks and the labor-intensive process required to carve and etch this fragile material discouraged most manufacturers from pursuing it

and grace Made from sustainably sourced wood and 90% recycled display cards

A detachable surrealist heart

Kelsey Murphy vase

Set in coal mines and remote farm cabins

Medium’s Vantage and National Public Radio

These mugs can be used for serving hot and cold drinks

documented archaeological sites and contested battlegrounds

Kelsey Murphy

Come visit one of West Virginia's secret zoos

Holds up to 36 fluid ounces

5" diameter