Bracelet, Ponti, made of gourd, metal leaf, acrylic paint, polycrylic sealant; hand fabricated, hand painted. Measurements: 3-1/2 x x 4 x 4 inches. Inventory No.: 2631.
Ring, Abidjan, made of gourd, paperclay, metal leaf; hand fabricated. Measurements: 1 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.
Ring, Day of the Dead I, made of gourd, paperclay and rhinestones. Measurements: 1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1 inches.
Ring, First Wave, made of gourd. Measurements: 2 x 3 x 7/8 inches.
Brooch, Sergio, made of gourd, paperclay and metal leaf. Measurements: 3 x 4 x 1 1/8 inches.
I entered several of my gourd creations in the 2010 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition. It was held in conjunction with the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival held at the Welburn Gourd Farm, June 26th and 27th. And, I am delighted to say I received a First Place ribbon in the Wearable Gourd Accessory Category for my necklace design, Narcisco (left). I also received a Judge's Choice ribbon for the same necklace. In the Gilded Gourd Category, I received a First Place ribbon for my necklace design, Odetta (right).
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. 
Brooch, Lonesome Heart, made of gourd and metal leaf. Measurements: 2 1/8 x 1/2 x 2 inches, 2010.
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.
Earrings, Chained Hearts, made of gourd, brass, metal leaf and aluminum. Measurements: 3 1/2 x 3/8 x 1 1/4 inches. 2010.
Purse, Love Never Loses its Way Home, made of gourd, leather, glass bead and acrylic medium. Measurements: 5 x 4 x 5 inches. 2007.
I posted the ring design, Noni, on April 25, 2010. Since then, I have had several inquiries about how to wear it. So, here is Noni revisited.
Ring, Noni, made of gourd and paperclay. Measurements: 2 x 2 x 1 inches. Size: 3 3/4. 2006.
