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.
Tiger Iron
Tiger Iron is a banded rock combining chatoyant tiger-eye quartz with iron-rich bands and other silica-rich layers. Golden, bronze and dark gray to black areas create a strong striped pattern; some pieces also contain red-brown layers. The width and curvature of the bands, together with the direction of the moving light effect, give each cut its own appearance.
I believe in tiger iron’s energy of grounding, endurance, and determination. It is a stone I would choose for a long undertaking, with the intention of holding my ground and seeing the work through.
Details & Care
Material properties
- Surface
- Polished
- Hardness & Specific Gravity
- Mohs: approximately 5–7, depending on constituent bands. Specific gravity: variable with mineral proportions; no single value applies to all pieces.
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.
Dust with a soft cloth or brush. When needed, wipe briefly with lukewarm water and mild soap, then dry completely. Avoid acids, bleach, abrasives, prolonged soaking, steam, ultrasonic cleaning, sudden temperature changes and hard impacts.
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.
