Make A Gourd Water Drum
In this post, Michael Heralda creates a Mayan “Bubalek” Water Drum. A great project for beginning gourd artists. Michael Heralda is a songwriter, touring artist, storyteller, and poet. Since 1996,…
Make a Gourd Night Light
In this Make a Gourd Night Light post you will learn how to drill holes and insert beads with this beginner-friendly tutorial by Graham Ottoman. Get ready to watch Graham…
Beth Kane, A Gourd Master, when Using the Simple Taper Burr
Beth Kane, A Gourd Master, when using the Simple Taper Burr, will show you how to master this critical carving bit in a video. And I will add some tips…
Gourd Lamps: A Beginner’s Guide to the Tools and Process
This post, Beginner's Guide to the Tools and Process, looks at the basic tools and techniques and of creating holes in gourds. Then learn the many ways you can enhance…
40 Ways to Add Beads to Gourd Art
Be inspired as you view my favorite beaded gourds and learn some tips. Then select one of the ways to add beads to gourd art and try it on your…
Gourd Interiors: Options for fixing problems and adding glamor to the interior
You are not limited to black spray paint for finishing the interior of your gourd bowls. Let’s review some of these options, and I’ll suggest products you can use to…
Gourd Interiors: Five options for fixing problems and adding glamor to the interior
You are not limited to black spray paint for finishing the interior of your gourd bowls. Let’s review some of these options, and I’ll suggest products you can use to…
How to keep your gourd’s natural look and add a warm shine
How to keep your gourd's natural look and add a warm shine is a post for new gourd artists learning basic techniques. Gourd grower and artist Gramham Ottoson and I…
What tools do I need for wood burning a gourd?
In this post, Gourd artist Karen Brown will explore two wood-burning methods, along with the tools and tips that can make it easier for beginners.We'll watch a demonstration of wood…
Beginner’s guide to using QuikWood for creating a Chicken Gourd
In this post, you will learn tips on using QuikWood and creating clay features to make a chicken gourd cute. QuikWood is excellent for working with gourds. I prefer using…