JOHN E. SATTERFIELD, U.S.A. Silver necklace with ivory plaque into which pique point silver wire and tubing has been inserted through holes made completely through the ground (when one-sided patterns are created) or partly through (when two-sided patterns are the aim). Tubes are flared slightly to fix them in place. In addition, epoxy resin mixed with a catalyst and color in powdered form is forced into some holes with a flexible knife. After setting, the entire surface is sanded with 400 or 600 grit wet/dry sandpaper. The process is repeated for another color. The colors used here are red and black. Plastic, nylon, Teflon, Delrin, or wood could also be used as a ground for pique work.