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Author: Bettie Lake

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Read more about the article Wood Burning 101: The Outlining Technique

Wood Burning 101: The Outlining Technique

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:February 24, 2021
  • Post category:Gourd Tools / Accessories
  • Post comments:24 Comments

The Outlining Technique  allows the gourd artist to use images on a round gourd that can be painted. Every gourd artist depends on this basic skill to create great gourds.…

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Read more about the article How to Add Drama to your Gourd with a Design Cut

How to Add Drama to your Gourd with a Design Cut

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:February 17, 2021
  • Post category:Gourd Preparation/Meet the Gourd Masters/Rims / Embellishment Techniques
  • Post comments:21 Comments

Add Drama with a Design Cut on your gourd that looks natural and interesting. I ill show you how!  A  design cut on a gourd refers to the negative space…

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Read more about the article Kristen Treuting: Looking at a Gourd Organically

Kristen Treuting: Looking at a Gourd Organically

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:February 3, 2021
  • Post category:Gourd Preparation/Meet the Gourd Masters
  • Post comments:9 Comments

Kristen Treuting is looking at gourds organically. Each gourd has an unique shape that speaks of nature. What defines her pieces are the design cuts. This important negative space must…

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Read more about the article Gourds as Clay Molds?

Gourds as Clay Molds?

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 29, 2021
  • Post category:Clay / Texture Techniques/Meet the Gourd Masters/Selling / Displaying
  • Post comments:19 Comments

Gourd as Clay Molds show us how  two friends with a gourd store have created this unusual process.  Gourds as Clay Molds only at The Gourd Place Art Gallery and…

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Read more about the article Using QuikWood Epoxy Clay on Gourds

Using QuikWood Epoxy Clay on Gourds

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 27, 2021
  • Post category:Clay / Texture Techniques
  • Post comments:18 Comments

Using KwikWood and Epox Clay  on gourd is not as difficult as you think. Let's learn how to handle it safely and effectively. Ways of using  QuikWood on a GourdTips and…

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Read more about the article Creating a Paper Rush Gourd Rim: Beginner’s Guide

Creating a Paper Rush Gourd Rim: Beginner’s Guide

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 26, 2021
  • Post category:Rims / Embellishment Techniques
  • Post comments:0 Comments

Coiling a gourd rim with paper rush is a great way for beginners to learn an easy stitch. Learn my tips and watch how our artist,Jenn Avery, does it! Coiling…

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Read more about the article Massimo Leotardi

Massimo Leotardi

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 20, 2021
  • Post category:Meet the Gourd Masters
  • Post comments:14 Comments

Massimo Leoardi: Learn how this Italian artist  uses calculating inlay of soapstone and cut-out designs on gourds.    Massimo is an Italian gourd artist living in Cheshire, UK. His work…

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Read more about the article Stop Alcohol Dyes from Fading on your Gourd

Stop Alcohol Dyes from Fading on your Gourd

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 13, 2021
  • Post category:Dyes / Inks Techniques
  • Post comments:23 Comments

How to Stop Alcohol dyes from fading on your gourd is a problem . Here is my answer to keeping those colors awesome!  Sealing Alcohol dyes You spend all that money…

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Read more about the article Gourd Fairy Houses

Gourd Fairy Houses

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 6, 2021
  • Post category:Inspirational Project Ideas/Paint / Pencil Techniques
  • Post comments:21 Comments

Gourd Fairy Houses explores the answer to the question ,"What if your creativity was a fairy, what kind of house would she live in?" Let's explore some of your option!…

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Read more about the article Helen Thomas:Sandlady’s Gourd Farm

Helen Thomas:Sandlady’s Gourd Farm

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:December 30, 2020
  • Post category:Gourd Growers / Artists
  • Post comments:56 Comments

 Sandlady's Gourd Farm was started by Helen Thomas with 2 packs of good seeds. Now she is one of many gourd growers selling to gourd artists. What will you find…

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