Clara Vance
I’m Clara, a lapidary artist and somatic practitioner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I’ve spent years physically cutting, shaping, and studying the structural anatomy of minerals. I know Schorl intimately—from its vertical striations to its dense, iron-rich core. But I don't just cut stones; I study how their physical weight interacts with human physiology. I created my corner of BlkTourm to offer a fully integrated perspective. Here, we break down the hard mineralogy of authentic Black Tourmaline, design 'wearable armor' using un-dyed raw material, and explore how holding that specific geological density provides immediate tactile feedback to pull you out of an anxiety spike. It's where earth science meets body awareness.
Forensic Background & Strategy
I’m Clara, a lapidary artist and somatic practitioner based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. I’ve spent years physically cutting, shaping, and studying the structural anatomy of minerals. I know Schorl intimately—from its vertical striations to its dense, iron-rich core.
But I don't just cut stones; I study how their physical weight interacts with human physiology. I created my corner of BlkTourm to offer a fully integrated perspective.
Here, we break down the hard mineralogy of authentic Black Tourmaline, design 'wearable armor' using un-dyed raw material, and explore how holding that specific geological density provides immediate tactile feedback to pull you out of an anxiety spike. It's where earth science meets body awareness.