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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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Read more about the article How do you cover a gourd using air-dry clays and craft molds?

How do you cover a gourd using air-dry clays and craft molds?

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:September 1, 2022
  • Post category:Clay / Texture Techniques/Inspirational Project Ideas
  • Post comments:6 Comments

In this post you will learn background information about using air-dry clay and silicone molds. Then watch a video to help you create a gourd covered with clay textures! This…

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Read more about the article Cara Bevan’s gourd sculpture techniques using Apoxie Sculpt

Cara Bevan’s gourd sculpture techniques using Apoxie Sculpt

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:October 13, 2021
  • Post category:Clay / Texture Techniques/Meet the Gourd Masters
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Gourd Animals that look realistic! Amazing!  Let’s explore how to make gourd animal sculptures using Apoxie Sculpt.  Our expert is Cara Bevan. She will share her techniques with us on…

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Read more about the article A Mosaic Technique for Gourd Art Using Eggshells

A Mosaic Technique for Gourd Art Using Eggshells

  • Post author:Bettie Lake
  • Post published:April 7, 2021
  • Post category:Clay / Texture Techniques
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A Mosaic Technique for Gourd Art Using Egg Shell is fun and easy and provides a great texture for your gourd. Learn how here! Sometimes you end up with an…

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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
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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
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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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