Etsy Shop for breakeven

Persephone coconut and bead pin

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:34:01 -0500

$18.00
A pomegranate, carved out of coconut and with six glass "seeds" dangling from it, inspired by the myth of Persephone. This brooch measures about 3" tall, including the beads.

Folded Moth coconut necklace

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:34:01 -0500

$25.00
A little folded moth, carved out of coconut and affixed to an 18" sterling silver chain with round clasp. The moth is a little less than an inch wide.

On A Wire coconut bird necklace

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:34:00 -0500

$28.00
This little dude demanded some special treatment. A coconut bird, about an inch long, dangles from a hefty cord of lovely lime green ceramic beads with coconut spacers. Finished with antiqued copper chain and lobster-claw clasp, this necklace is adjustable to any length between 17.5 and 19 inches. Happy shopping!

Thisbe painted coconut pin

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:34:00 -0500

$18.00
A mulberry leaf and accompanying berry -- carved from coconut, painted with oil paints, and sealed with a layer of linseed oil. The paint on the leaf still shows some of the beautiful coconut texture below. This pin measures 2.25 inches (about 5.75 cm) from stem to tip, and is inspired by the Greek myth that "Romeo and Juliet" is based upon.

The paints used in this piece are Daler-Rowney Georgian oil colors, and all colors used are labeled as non-toxic. Still, it probably wouldn't make a great chew toy. The light coat of linseed oil gives the pin a durable matte finish. This is like a mini painting for your lapel!

Cuddlefish - Small Squid prototype

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:34:00 -0500

$5.00
A loveable, huggable squid plushy! This little mister is 7" (about 17cm) from tip to tentacle. I admit he's one of the first of his kind, stuffed with tissue. As such, he should be handled with care and kept away from moisture. (I know, it's kind of ironic.) More to come!

Cuddlefish - Cuddlefish prototype

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:34:00 -0500

$5.00
A loveable, huggable Cuttlefish plushy! This little mister is 5.5" (about 13cm) from tip to tentacle. He's one of the first of his kind, stuffed with rice which gives him a pleasant weight. As such, he should be handled with care and kept away from moisture. (I know, it's kind of ironic.) More to come!

Cuddlefish - Large Squid prototype

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:33:59 -0500

$5.00
A loveable, huggable squid plushy! This little mister is 8" (about 19cm) from tip to tentacle. I admit he's one of the first of his kind, stuffed with black beans which give him a nice weight. As such, he should be handled with care and kept away from moisture. (I know, it's kind of ironic.) More to come!

Guacamole coconut necklace

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:10:44 -0400

$35.00
An avocado pendant, carved from coconut shell and colored with oil paints, on a copper chain with glass lemons and chilis. It's a little silly, but I got the idea and then I couldn't not make it! The pendant is about 1.75" (4.3cm) long, and the chain is adjustable between 17.5" and 18.5". (44cm and 47cm) ¡Buen apetito!