Sculpture & Aesthetics
We have a soft spot for skulls. The hollow eyes, the cheekbones, that unmistakable grin. Somehow, there’s always room for another—especially when something about it catches you: the shape of the face, an unusual marking, the way it looks from one particular angle. That’s the fascination we bring to carving them.
That affection carries into the carving. We pay attention to the cheekbones, the shape of the jaw, and how the face changes as you turn it in your hand. Natural stone adds another reason to look closer: a vein crossing the brow, a change of color along the cheek, a detail you only notice after living with it for a while. We want to make the kind of skull we would stop to admire—and immediately start making room for.
Red Crazy Lace Agate
Red Crazy Lace Agate is a red-dominant commercial variety of patterned chalcedony composed primarily of microcrystalline quartz. Dense waves, loops, eyes, and layered bands may combine red, rust, orange, brown, white, and grey, producing substantial natural variation between carvings.
I believe in crazy lace agate’s joyful, encouraging energy. I would choose this red variety for my workshop when a project has become all effort and no enjoyment, with the hope of making room for optimism again.
Details & Care
Material properties
- Surface
- Polished
- Hardness & Specific Gravity
- Mohs: 6.5–7
SG: approximately 2.60–2.65
Natural Variation & Care
Natural veils, inclusions and variations in color are part of the material’s character. Appearance may vary with lighting and screen settings.
Protect it from severe impacts, abrasive contact, strong acids, alkaline cleaners, and prolonged heat. Clean with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, then dry thoroughly.
Support the carving by its main body or solid base. Protect the teeth, jaw and thin carved edges from knocks and pressure.
Shipping & Returns
Each piece is carefully packed to protect its carved surfaces during transit.