Australian Gecko handcrafted brooch made from wood, eco resin & glitter acrylic with safety brooch pin.
A gecko has been on my design ‘wishlist’ for a while and rather than doing something I’m sure I was supposed to be doing at the time I decided to create this instead. I had only designed the earrings when Mike (yep true story) said – that would look great as a brooch and here we are...
About Geckos:
There are more than 150 species of Geckos native to Australia – who knew ! (well obviously someone did or I wouldn’t have been able to find that out and tell you about it but still…).
They are a dab hand at blending into their surroundings. They like to snack on insects and invertebrates with some enjoying a tipple of nectar to go with their feast.
They can be noisy little fellows favouring a vocal range that includes clicks, barks, squeaks and the odd chirp.
They certainly don’t need a phone torch as they can see brilliantly at night – they can even see colours and I’d say they prefer night time anyway since they don’t have eyelids. They lick their eyes to clean them instead of the traditional blinking - nice twist !
If they are concerned about any predatory behaviour nearby they just drop their tail and get the flock out of there, with most of them able to grow a new one.
Why Brooches ?
So it's a thing again right ! Brooches have come a long way since the Cameo your grandma used to wear. And a lot of people aren't getting their ears pierced these days...so...
Enter the modern era of the must-have accessory.
Yep - the BROOCH IS BACK baby and it's funkier than ever !
After quite a few enquiries in the shop as to whether we carry brooches, well let's just say "challenge accepted !"
I put on my design hat, and over the next few months created my own take on the once humble brooch, a range of beautiful, colourful and (if I don't say so myself) pretty stylish yet fun brooches featuring Australian Flora and Fauna (and a few other plants and animals that I couldn't resist).
And you know what...I have actually started wearing them myself and I must say I am starting to feel a bit naked without one.
The designs are cut on our own own laser cutter out of Australian made 'no-nasties' ply and locally sourced acrylic. They are then handpainted, hand dome cast using Australian made plant-based bio-resin. Then back inside for another paint on the back, brooch back pin attached and there you have it - a finished brooch.
The Important Stuff:
Style: Australian Gecko
Colours: Beautiful earthy golds, greys, white and black
Materials:
- Australian made 'no-nasties' Blackwood Ply
- Locally sourced acrylic
- Acrylic opaque & metallic acrylic non-toxic paints from Aus & US
- Australian made plant-based bio-resin
- Locally sourced gold / silver brooch back pins
Size: 90mm (h) x 40mm (w)
Packaging: Beautiful 100% post consumer recycled gift box with a cotton filling
Why are they so great ?
- Australian Made
- Inspired by nature
- Awesome & on-trend
- Affordable unique gift
- Beautiful bling for an outfit, bag, hat
They make a great gift for:
- Birthdays, anniversaries, Mother's Day
- Christmas
- Keepsakes
- A treat for yourself because you deserve it !
- People who love all things Australian Nature
- People who love to support local quality handmade stuff
As they are hand painted colour variations can occur from order to order but that's how you know they are full of genuinely handcrafted goodness.
