~ elegant carved, painted and hand-crafted gourds ~
This is the first in a series of step-by-step tutorials on creating a beautiful piece of gourd art. The cover photo for this blog is similar to the gourd we will be creating. This gourd features a tall sunflower on one side, a few tulips on the opposite side and butterflies, dragonflies and a bee … Read moreHow to Layout your Gourd Design (#1 in series)
Figuring out the design and layout on your gourd can be one of the most challenging aspects of the whole creation process. You probably have ideas swirling around in your head (and they always look great there!) or maybe you’ve seen other gourds and thought you might like to implement a couple of their design … Read moreGourd Design Layout
There are a few basic things to consider before starting to work with gourds. First and foremost, do you have a fairly large table or workbench outside or in a garage or work room that you can comfortably spread your stuff out on? You will need good lighting and of course electrical outlet if you plan to use any power tools. … Read moreSetting up your gourd work space
