This pretty pin is made from a piece of dried gourd which I cut to shape using a mini jigsaw and sander. It is a zebra swallowtail butterfly, measuring 3" wide from wingtip to wingtip and 2" long from head to tail. I painted the top of the piece in the colors of the zebra swallowtail; its underside has been left natural to show the true color of the gourd. Swarovski gems highlight red and blue colors on its wings. I attached a bar pin with a safety clasp to the back using E6000 Industrial Adhesive. The butterfly's antennae are sterling silver jewelry headpins. I used dimensional inks and acrylic paint with a light dusting of mica powder to give it the illusion of iridescent scales. The pin is signed. The entire piece, both front and back, has been coated in an especially durable lacquer. This is a one-of-a-kind piece. All of my gourd jewelry is shaped and painted by hand. It comes with its own gift box tied with fabric ribbon.
I am pleased to accept custom orders. Just convo me.
Check out my other pieces of gourd jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/HappyHummerArt/sections/14876582
Note: This pin is fragile and needs to be handled gently.
Returns & Exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
Just contact me within: 5 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 7 days of delivery
I don't accept cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my gourd art be kept outside?
No. My gourd art is intended for inside use only. The art will not hold up to weather and is not created to do so.
Can my gourd vases and bowls be filled with water for fresh flowers?
No. Unless I specifically state that the piece has been waterproofed, my gourd art should not be exposed to liquids including water. However, non-leaking containers for water--such as slender glass vases, etc.,--can be placed into the bowl or vase if you wish to use the piece for holding fresh flower bouquets. Just be careful to make sure there is no spillage.
There are bumps and blemishes on the gourd art. Are these defects?
No. Gourds are natural elements that will have bumps, dings, and blemishes. These are simply a part of the gourd itself.
Wholesale availability
I am a one person operation. I cannot and do not want to mass produce. I prefer NOT to become involved in wholesale.
Gift wrapping and packaging
Almost all of my art comes gift boxed and tied with a fabric ribbon. If you want the order gift wrapped, please convo me to discuss. I can also include a customized gift enclosure card. Please make sure to let me know in the "message" portion of your order if you wish to send as a gift and provide the name and address of the recipient. I try to include a copy of your receipt with each order. If the item is a gift, I will withhold the receipt unless you direct me otherwise.
Care instructions
I send a set of "care instructions" with all of my gourd art. Gourd art should be cared for in the same manner you would care for fine wood. Simply dust gently with a dry cloth. Keep the piece out of prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to ensure the colors do not fade. Keep the piece out of water.