Introducing - Richard P Mehringer

[Orchid]

Richard P Mehringer
ARKNAT natural creations
Larned, Kansas. USA

I produce pieces in a biomorphic style using silver, stones and exotic woods. I have been producing and teaching for nearly twenty years. I use stones with some color, usually cabs, that are integrated into the design as a component rather than the focal point.

[Dave_Piccoli]

    I produce pieces in a biomorphic style using silver, stones
and exotic woods. cabs, that are integrated into the design as a
component rather than the focal point.

richard,, my jewelry is composed of mostly wood,, exotic and local,,
along with metal components and acrylic,, that i make as well.
Finding my wood locally cuts down on cost and gives me a world of
figured,, hard wood that is as beautiful as any exotic,,, but i
mostly use it because i fear tree extermination around the world,,,
as of yet i haven't gotten to carving stone,, would like to trade
pics and notes if you are interested,, dp

[Noah_Ark]

I am using recyled wood left over from the wood shop at the school
where I teach and from hedge (osage orange) I also glean interesting
wood when I can find it. I too am a tree hugger. I also use trimmings
off of my apple and pear trees, wonderful wood. I am getting ready for
a show next month, after that is up, sure, I would like to share
notes and pics with you.

Richard

[Sandra_Noble_Goss2]

I have heard that exotic wood dealers have established a designation
that indicates that the wood was harvested in a sustainable manner.

Sandra Noble Goss