Used by the Etruscans as early as 3000 B.C., granulation is a method of applying tiny beads of metal onto a smooth surface. Beads are made by sprinkling tiny metal chips in a charcoal kiln and heating them until they are transformed into perfect spheres. The beads are then attached using an organic glue made from tiny red berries and permanently heat fused into place.

While granulation has been widely used throughout antiquity including in King Tut's tomb, Lois Hill's designs are extraordinary in that she uses beads in graduated sizes and integrates wire filigree to create an entirely new landscape.

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