Shading and Stippling a Gourd with Pyrography
Shading and Stippling a Gourd with Wood burning begins with preparation, tips, and skills that can be learned. I will share information to help you start with good habits and…
Review of Sanders and Sanding Tools for your Gourd Toolbox
I will review your choices for Sanding Tools for your Gourd Art. You will find that many of your decision will be determined by the gourd and your dexterity. Just…
Guide to the Skinning and Filigree Gourd Carving Process
The skinning and filigree gourd carving process takes practice and the right tools. Learn what tools are preferred and watch videos that demonstrate the skinning and filigree gourd carving process…
A Review of Gourd Carving Tools
Gourd carving tools are numerous and can get expensive. To carve a gourd, you will need a Dremel, or micro carver, and a variety of bits and burrs. In this…
An inspiration gourd project for beginning gourd carvers
Here is a gourd project for beginning gourd carvers using a Dremel. Watch a variety of gourd techniques that will broaden your skills and I will offer some insight on…
Calabarte Gourd Lamp
Challenge: Create a gourd lamp with light holes that project an interesting pattern Math, engineering, and patience help bring Przemek Krawczyński answers to this problem that produced a marvelous product.…
Stop Hugging Your Gourd!
Here are some tips for holding both large and small gourd tight enough to steadily wood burn. I am not into hugging my gourds, but sometimes to hold them steady…
Wood Burning 101: The Outlining Technique
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.…
How Do You Choose a Wood burner for Gourd Art?
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…
Best Tools for Cutting a Hard Gourd
Best tools for cutting a hard gourd are many. Let's look at the most poplar ones and what really works well. Best tools for cutting a hard gourd Cutting into a GourdEveryone…