Sunday, June 27, 2010

Gourd Hunting I Go




I recently visited the Welburn Gourd Farm. And I can't tell you how deliciously wonderful it was searching through all the racks of gourds. There were jewel, maranka, bottle, canteen, zucca, snake, kettle, warty, dipper, and more, oh my!

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Gourd Jewelry Workshop


I have been invited to teach a gourd jewelry workshop, which I am delighted to do. The participants will be making a bottleneck style gourd ring (far left) and a centerpiece style gourd ring (immediate left). The workshop will be held at The Shepherdess, 2802 Juan Street, Suite 18, San Diego, CA, on Saturday, August 14, 2010 from 10:30 am - 4:30 pm. For details and to register click here.

Ring (above left), Diego, made of gourd. Measurements: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches, 2006. Ring (above right), Ella, made of gourd and decorative button. Measurements: 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches, 2010.

Ring designs by Sala Faruq. Photos by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Gourd Jewelry Creation

Necklace, Praline Dream, made of gourd, copper, leather cord, and brass. Pendant: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 1 1/2 inches. Leather cord: 18 inches, 2010.

Necklace design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Gourd Growing Diary

I am sad to report that my sproutlings died. Undaunted, I decided to try again. This time I took three seeds and planted each in individual pots about an inch deep in potting soil. I also left them outside instead growing them inside. I watered them every other day. One sprouted. The other two did not. I replanted the two pots with two seeds per pot. And, I am happy to say that all the seeds sprouted and are growing beautifully.

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Gourd Brooch Creation

Brooch, Lonesome Heart, made of gourd and metal leaf. Measurements: 2 1/8 x 1/2 x 2 inches, 2010.

Brooch design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Gourd Necklace Creation

Necklace, Cesar, made of gourd, metal leaf, brass and nylon cord. Pendant: 2 1/4 x 1 x 2 1/4 inches. Chain: 39 inches, 2010.

Necklace design by Sala Faruq. Photo by Sala Faruq. Copyright © 2010 by Sala Faruq. All rights reserved.