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GJ44 - Black and Silver Crescent
The crescent-shaped gourd piece was first colored
with black ink and then the design was painted with
silver ink. It measures 5” across and 1 ¾” deep.
Strands of silver and black glass seed beads
comprise the 16” chain of the necklace. The
crescent backing is finished with black leather.
Price: $45
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GJ45 - Deep Red Donut
A gourd shard was first cut into a 3 ½” donut shape
and then colored with red and blue inks. It was
finished with a leather backing. The 18”
multicolored seed bead chain compliments the
donut.
Price: $40
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GJ42
- Multicolored Gourd Collar
The
multitude of colors of this necklace will enhance your solid colored outfit. Whatever
color you are wearing, this necklace will probably have that color in it and will make the necklace stand out. So as not to detract from the necklace, I have used solid black flat beads for the chain.
Price: $45
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The necklace was shaped to resemble a collar and is quite attractive with either a turtleneck or scooped neck blouse. It was created with three sections of gourd shards.
First it was pyroengraved, then inks were used, and finally the copper metallic leafing was applied. The “chain”
consists of stones and beads which are contained within the collar.
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GJ-41 - English Shield
AWARD WINNER!
Though
quite similar to GJ-39, it is not exactly alike—because no two gourds are identical in shape or color. When coloring two different gourds with the exact same color of ink, they will turn out differently. This necklace, too, has the main color as a dark green, but that’s where the
similarity ends. The chain is comprised of black and beige glass beads and rectangular
ceramic beads all of which compliment the shield. The three stone pieces hanging
from the shield are also complimentary with the shield.
Price: $50
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GJ-43
- Crescent Simplicity
Personally, this is one of my favorite necklaces, primarily because of its simplicity. No gingerbread…just elegant. The crescent-shaped gourd
piece was first colored with artprint brown ink and then rubbed with copper, bronze, and gold metallic pigments, thus giving
the piece an iridescent cast. The chain has ceramic beads which match the gourd
colors perfectly. This necklace is an
eye catcher!
Price: $45
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GJ28 - Monochromatic Blue
Two gourd shards joined by a chain of blue lapis,
silver metal beads, and variegated blue glass nuggets. The two shards together
measure approximately 3 ¾” x 2 ½”. The chain measures 19”
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GJ36
- Uncut Bottle
This tiny 1”
bottle gourd is just as it was grown—no cutting. The only addition to this
gourd is the loop on the top of the gourd so that the 24” black leather cord could be added. The gourd was colored with red, violet, blue, and green inks.
Price: $10
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GJ30 -
Highlighted Green Leaf
The gourd shard was colored with green inks, highlighted
with copper, gold, and bronze powders, then wrapped with copper wire. It
measures approximately 3” x 2 ¾”. The chain is comprised of multicolored
glass nuggets (mostly green shades) then accented with copper-colored glass faceted
beads. The chain measures approximately 19.”
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GJ32 - Turning
Leaves
Freeform gourd shard
pieces colored with a variety of inks and Pearl X powders. The beads in the chain
compliment the shard pieces. The necklace is 17” in length.
Price: $50
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GJ27 - Purple and Iridescent Necklace
This beautiful gourd shard is a deep violet color
with the addition of bronze and copper enhancements. The shard pendant measures
3” x 2”. The 23” chain is made up of cats eye beads, amethyst
nuggets, and copper metal beads.
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GJ31 - Multicolored Leaf Necklace
The gourd shard was first wood burned and then
inks and powders were applied. The pendant measures 2 ¾” x 1 ¾”. The chain is comprised of cats-eye
beads, copper-colored faceted and turquoise glass beads. The chain measures 22”.
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GJ40
- Crosswise Oval
The basic shape
of the gourd pendant is an oval with the coloring made up of red and green inks
and highlighted with touches of copper, bronze, and gold Pearl X powders. The
22” chain has the exact same colors contained in the pendant plus gold beads.
Price: $40
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GJ39
- Tree Branch Teardrop
A blend of red and
gold inks designed to resemble a tree branch adorns the covering of the teardrop shaped gourd shard which is colored with
red, purple, and blue inks. The 19” chain is made up of glass nuggets and
gold nuggets.
Price: $45
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GJ38 - Decoupage
Teardrop
The gourd piece
was cut into a teardrop shape was then decoupaged with handmade paper. The seed
bead chain measures 18”.
Price: $45
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GJ37 - Iridescent Necklace
This iridescent gourd teardrop was colored with a blend
of purple, violet, red, and blue inks and inlaid with a piece of hammered silver. The
silver chain measures 18”.
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GJ34 - Green
Freeform Necklace
This gourd shard
was colored with a variety of green inks, then wire wrapped with gold. The shard
measures 2 ¾” by 2 ½”. The gold chain necklace is 24”
in length.
Price: $40
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GJ35
- Red Teardrop Necklace
Bold red gourd teardrop pendant with black and gold leafing accents. The chain if comprised of multi strands of black
seed beads. The teardrop measures 3” x 2 ¾” and the seed bead chain
measures 20”.
Price: $45
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This pendant was created from a triangular piece of gourd.
The inlaid faux turquoise stone, created from clay, is surrounded with tiny silver marbles. I don't believe that you
can tell the faux turquoise from a true turquoise. The pendant measures 2" x 2".
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