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Friday, July 20, 2012

Etsy Finds Friday - Gourd Art

It's *♥*Etsy Finds Friday*♥*

Today I am featuring the

Wonderful Gourd Art

Created by:

Nettie of

The Lily White Gourd Patch

It the Artist's own Words:

I simply love gourds...transforming them from field dirty into a showcased piece of art requires alot of work and patience, but is well worth the time and energy. My love for nature and the use of natural materials are reflected in their transformation.

My gourds are also available from the Native American Resource Center In the Old Main Building at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and Guilford Native American Art Gallery in Greensboro, NC.

Basket Gourd

Native American Gourd Art

This gourd basket was colored using a blend of turquoise and teal ink dyes and finished with a coat of protective spray. The inside is painted brown and a coat of protective spray has been applied. The basket is trimmed with faux fir and woven with brown leather lacing. Attached conchos and beads adorn both ends.

Gourds are asymmetrical and are naturally embellished with insect holes, bumps and humps, rough spots, dark spots and other irregularities. These characteristics define gourd and no two are alike.

Painted Gourd Bowl

Fall leaves were woodburned onto this gourd and colored using a blend of ink dyes. The bottom is colored sage. The inside was sprayed yellow and both interior and exterior were finished with protecting spray.

Native American Dream Catcher Gourd

Native American dream catcher gourd with weaving - This gourd was colored with ink dye and finished with a coat of protecting spray. The inside is painted black enhancing the colors of the dreamcatcher. The gourd is woven with various reed, twine and yarn. A philodendron sheath is laced around the rim and a wooden medallion with assorted feathers embellish the gourd front. Three colors of waxed linen thread create a colorful dreamcatcher that compliment the tones in the weave. The bottom is signed by the artist.

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Click HERE to visit Nettie's Etsy Shop and see more of her Wonderful Gourd Art!

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for stopping by for my Etsy Finds Friday post!! Please stay tuned for next Friday's Find... It could be YOU! :) Happy Friday!!

~Trina

Monday, January 2, 2012

Part 45 - The Polymer Clay Artwork of the PCETeam

Happy New Year!! :)

Welcome to my 45th post featuring the amazing polymer clay artwork created by a few of the members of our PCETeam on Etsy!! The diversity in creativity and style is wonderful!! Enjoy, and be sure to check out their Etsy Shops to see more of their wonderful items.

Wood n Leather Penguins

By: Fauxhead

Wood n Leather Penguins is the 4th of my Animal Pendants series. They are made from Premo polymer clay using faux wood and faux leather techniques. As with all my animal pendants, this could also be used to hang decoratively in a shadow box or on a small wall. It is 54 mm (2 1/8") tall.

Sterling Silver Flower Bracelet

By: PenelopePitstopDesigns

Handmade Sterling Silver and Polymer Clay Bracelet. I made the beads of this bracelet using many layers of polymer clay, then sanded and buffed the beads. Absolutely no paints were used. I then handmade each silver bezel to fit each individual bead. The bracelet measures approximately 7.75"(19.4cm)in length. Each bead is approximately 1.1 x 0.75"(2.75 x 1.8cm) All the metal is sterling silver.

Shabby Chic Earrings

By: Chifonie

These earrings are in blue and brown shades, "shabby chic" ambiance, with "millefiori" flowers, surrounded by an intricated pattern. These focal beads are handcrafted by me in polymerclay, sanded and buffed for a natural polish aspect. + smaller complimenting accents : white cat eye beads, silver-tone metal beads and caps. They are very light weight. The drop is about 1"1/4 (3,5 cm) from the silver-tone earring wires, for a total length of about 2" (4,5 cm).

Decorative Wall hanging Key Holder

By: RFColorfulCreations

Never again fish around for your keys at home. Hang them on this decorative key holder and pick them up on your way out. It can also be used as a decorative holder for your pot holders.
This holder has a underwater sea design. It was created with polymer clay and triple glazed for a brilliant shine and protection. The wood base was painted a Mediterranean blue and the pegs Rosewood stained color. It has two hangers on the back for hanging. The decorative plague measures 6 1/2" W x 9 1/2" H. From top to pegs holders measures 10 1/2".

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(¸.•´ (¸.•` ♥ Thank you for visiting, please stop by again for post number forty-six in my series, featuring more of our PCETeam members!! Wishing you a Happy Day!!

~Trina