Iris Blue Gilders Paste was the key to completing this project. The inpiration was the gourd itself. The artist's "vision" originated from the "butt" in the countours of this gourd. She then proceeded to use the gourd's features as the basis of the project. The Iris Blue Gilders Paste provided just the right highlights.

The lines of these well worn, tight fitting jeans were accented with woodburning. This piece clearly shows the great effects that can be achieved by adding just the right amount of detail.