Bettie Lake, Author at Gourd Art Talk

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…

Creating a Paper Rush Gourd Rim: Beginner’s Guide

Post author:Bettie Lake
Post published:January 26, 2021
Post category:Rims / Embellishment Techniques
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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…

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…

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…

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!…

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…

How Do You Choose a Wood burner for Gourd Art?

Post author:Bettie Lake
Post published:December 8, 2020
Post category:Gourd Tools / Accessories
Post comments:2 Comments

How to choose a wood burner for gourd art faces many new artists. I review favorite models and tell you what to really look for! How to Choose a Wood…

Graham Ottoson: The Gourd Lady of Gourdlandia

Post author:Bettie Lake
Post published:December 2, 2020
Post category:Gourd Growers / Artists Meet the Gourd Masters
Post comments:6 Comments

Graham Ottoson creates simple and humorous gourd work. As a gourd farmer, gourd instructor and artist, her realm of Gourdlandia engulfs you in contagious creativity. The other day as I…

Gourd Artist: Mike Harburg

Post author:Bettie Lake
Post published:November 25, 2020
Post category:Dyes / Inks Techniques Meet the Gourd Masters
Post comments:5 Comments

Hawaiian Ni'ihau GourdsArtist, Mike Harburg is working hard to bring back the art of dying and carving Hawaiian Ni'ihau gourds. Learn more about the process and the beautiful results. What…

7 Tools for Drawing on a Gourd

Post author:Bettie Lake
Post published:November 18, 2020
Post category:Paint / Pencil Techniques
Post comments:25 Comments

These are the seven tools I like to use when I am drawing on gourds.Beginners, as you work with gourds, I am sure your list may be different.Experienced gourd artist,…