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Author: Bettie Lake

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Read more about the article Explore Two Approaches to Wood Burning a Gourd

Explore Two Approaches to Wood Burning a Gourd

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:January 4, 2024
  • Post category:Wood-burning
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Explore Two Approaches to Wood Burning a Gourd Do you burn the subject or the background? Each Approach to wood-burning a gourd depends on the correct tip Your wood-burning tool…

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Read more about the article Learn how to create a Gourd Gnome to grace your Christmas Holiday.

Learn how to create a Gourd Gnome to grace your Christmas Holiday.

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:November 30, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Learn how to create a Gourd Gnome to grace your Christmas Holiday. What fun you will have creating these cute ornaments! Here is an excellent project for beginners wanting to…

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Read more about the article Alcohol Ink Vs. Acrylic Ink

Alcohol Ink Vs. Acrylic Ink

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:November 22, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized
  • Post comments:1 Comment

Alcohol Ink Vs. Acrylic Ink is a post about two ink mediums gourd artists often use.What are their differences, and how does it apply to your gourd projects?Alcohol and acrylic…

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Read more about the article 35 Ideas for a Leaf Gourd

35 Ideas for a Leaf Gourd

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:November 4, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized
  • Post comments:4 Comments

35 Ideas for a Leaf Gourd will provide  you with visual ideas to help you find a design that will help you create a gourd you will be proud to…

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Read more about the article 40 Gourd Art Ideas for a Halloween Display
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40 Gourd Art Ideas for a Halloween Display

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:September 18, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized
  • Post comments:1 Comment

In this post look at 40 ways to create gourd art ideas for a Halloween  display. Outside or inside, you just need a little inspiration!ideas Cindy-Mills-Shaver Why buy the decorations…

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Read more about the article The Kora: Making a Gourd Sound Beautiful!

The Kora: Making a Gourd Sound Beautiful!

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:August 30, 2023
  • Post category:Meet the Gourd Masters/Uncategorized
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The Kora: Making a Gourd Sound Beautiful!Listen to the harp lute of the Malinke people of West Africa and learn how it was made. The first written historical reference to…

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Read more about the article How to Create a Thunder Gourd

How to Create a Thunder Gourd

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:July 6, 2023
  • Post category:Selling / Displaying
  • Post comments:2 Comments

Learning to create a thunder gourd is fun and easy. Ron Swank videos and my tips will prepare you to make your own! The thunder gourd is a musical instrument…

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Read more about the article The Huichol Technique of Adding Beads to Gourd Art

The Huichol Technique of Adding Beads to Gourd Art

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:June 22, 2023
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The Huichol Technique of Adding Beads to Gourd Art takes a few tools and many beads. I will show you what you need and introduce the process. This famous folk…

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Read more about the article How to Repair Your Gourd for Gourd Art

How to Repair Your Gourd for Gourd Art

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:June 16, 2023
  • Post category:Uncategorized
  • Post comments:6 Comments

Do you have to repair cracked gourds? Learn how fractured cracks, wormholes, and broken or missing stems can all be repaired on your gourds. You pick up a beautifully shaped…

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Read more about the article How to Inlay Cactus Fiber on a Gourd

How to Inlay Cactus Fiber on a Gourd

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:May 17, 2023
  • Post category:Clay / Texture Techniques
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How to Inlay Cactus Fiber on a Gourd provides a picture guide that helps you get through this process using prickly pear fiber. One of the most exciting embellishments used…

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