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10 Ways to Use a Gourd Conditioner in Gourd Art
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- A gourd conditioner makes using coloring products more manageable and less costly. You will learn how and when to use them and which brands I use. For beginner gourd painters, I also have a painting technique that works great on gourds!
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27 Ways to Make a Design Cut
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- Let this picture guide help you find a design cut that will meet your design needs. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand ways!
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6 Ways to Use Embossing Powders on Gourds
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- Here are six ways to emboss powders on gourds and a guide for those new to this fun powder. If you are familiar with card crafting, you are already set to start with embossing powders!
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6-inch Bendable Ruler
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- Another item I would sell to my wood burning students at festivals.
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7 Tools for Drawing on a Gourd
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- These are the seven tools I like to use when drawing on gourds. I have tried several brands, and here are my favorites. Check them out before you buy!
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7 Ways to Give Your Gourds Shimmer with Mica Powders
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- When you know how to use mica powders properly, you can make embellishments, paints, clays, and even the surface of the gourd shimmer. Get to know this product. Plus, learn a great recipe for making your own Shimmer Sprays.
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A Review of Clear Finish Sprays for your Gourd Art
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- Let's learn what all those clear sprays on the store shelve do to a gourd. I will review your options and suggest what product to use for your different gourd situations. You are wasting your time and money if you pick the wrong one!
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A Textured Paper Technique for a Cracked Gourd
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- Learn an easy answer to a familiar problem. What do I do if I can't repair this gourd crack? Miriam Joy will show you how it is done after I offer you my tips. Get ready to have fun!
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Abranet Sandpaper Sample-240 grit
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- This 4"x3" strip usually lasts me 6 months. It is all you need. Save your money and try it!
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Abranet Sandpaper Sample-600 grit
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- This is my secret to problem-free wood burning.
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Alcohol Inks VS. Acrylic Inks
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- This article discusses two ink mediums gourd artists often use. What are their differences, and how do they apply to your gourd projects? Know more about these products before you spend the money for a set.
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Beginner’s Guide to Pine Needle Gourd Rims
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- This Pine needle gourd rim project demonstrated by Jen Avery is super easy for a first-time coiling project! Learn how to create a pine needle gourd rim for your gourds. Find out what you need for supplies and watch Jenn Avery demonstrate an easy, beautiful pattern.
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Beginner’s Project: Carving with a Dremel
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- Here is a gourd project to help you learn to use a Dremel on gourds. Watch a variety of gourd techniques that will broaden your skills, and I will offer some insight into the Dremel tool and how the different burrs work with gourds.
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Beginners Guide to Embossing Powder Techniques on Gourds
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- Learn the best technique and process for using embossing and mica powders. These products produce beautiful effects on a gourd and stand the test of time in your studio. Join the journey of product developer and gourd artist Maria Delos as she demonstrates how to use these powders. Her expertise will guide you in getting the most from these two…
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Best tools for Cutting into a Gourd
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- You have a lot of things that will work, but here's the one that is safe and easy.
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Bettie’s Tangle Patterns-Vol. 1 Square grid
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- Easy directions with color and shading examples for beginners.
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Blog Page Advertisement
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- Sell your.... zoom gourd class, gourd tutorial, gourd book, website, Etsy store, festival class festival dates on the Blog Page. This page gets over 1000 hit a month from gourd artists from 12 different countries and it is growing every month. Buy an ad for a month or save money by buying the space for a longer period of time.…
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Both Tangle Pattern Books
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- Buy the set and get 30 patterns for a dollar each. What a bargain!!
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Check List of Gourd Supplies for a Travel Cart
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- One page of gourd supplies for a travel cart or workspace storage.
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Choosing the Wood burner for Gourd Art
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- I review the top models and explain what to look for to pick the right one for you.
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Color Pencils on Gourds
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- All the information from the blog post and more! Please download this after you pay for it at PayPal. You will receive a confirmation email with the download address.
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Creating a Whimsical Gourd Bird-handout
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- This 10-page handout includes the information from the blog including directions from the video. You also get some guide sheets for creating beaks, legs, and bird eyes. And to get your imagination going I have over 15 examples of funny gourd birds to get you excited about starting!
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Determining the Design Cut
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- Here a picture guide that includes many of the images I talked about in the blog post. Download this document after you pay at PayPal. You will receive a confirmation email with the download address.
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Doodling Borders for wood burning, gourds and drawing
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- If you are new to the gourd art world and wood burning, this will help you get started.
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Getting a White to work on a Gourd
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- I reviewed the white brands for three different gourd media outlets, along with tips on blending, storing, and combining them for the best effect.
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Gift Card
- Buy a gift card and let her pick out her favorite necklace! Then you can feel assured you both will be happy.
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Guide to the Skinning and Filigree Gourd Carving Process
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- Learn what tools are preferred and watch videos demonstrating the skinning and filigree gourd carving process using a Dremel and micro carver. If you are a beginner and are confused, Start here!
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Hazards of Gourd Cleaning and Cutting a Gourd
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- This article offers tips on dealing with the toxic mold and Hazards in your gourds. Avoid getting sick and ending your gourd crafting! Here are some safe practices.
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How to Decoupage a Beautiful Napkin to a Gourd
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- This fun and easy project for beginners is a great way to learn how to avoid using your drawing and painting skills and let a beautiful napkin tell your story. The image possibilities are endless!
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How to Inlay Cactus Lace on a Gourd
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- One of the most captivating embellishments used on gourds with a southwest theme is the unique 'cactus lace.' This layered fiber, found as the structure of a prickly pear petal, is a true marvel of nature. My friend, Karen Friend, graciously offered to share her process and tips for creating stunning gourd art. This post aims to illuminate this fascinating…
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How to Repair Your Gourd for Gourd Art
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- Read how to administer first-aid to your damaged gourds. Learn how to repair fractured cracks, wormholes, and broken or missing stems.
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Is Gourd Art for You?
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- Watch the entire gourd process and see if it is the suitable art form for you! It may look attractive, but it takes a lot of work to turn an ugly, moldy shape into art. But the gourd process is also fun; you will meet great people!
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Kristen Treuting: Looking at a Gourd Organically to Find the Right Design Cut
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- Kristen Treuting is looking at gourds organically. Each gourd has a unique shape that speaks of nature. What defines her pieces are the design cuts. This important negative space must speak with the flow of the gourd. Let's see how she finds it.
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Learn how sequencing the gourd-making process helps avoid problems
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- Sequencing the gourd art-making process and having a well-thought-out plan is the key to a fun experience and a successful gourd. Karen Friend sells her work in a gallery. In this article, she takes you through her thought process as she creates a Southwest-themed gourd. We will look at the tools she uses, and I offer tips on her techniques…
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Let’s Make Gourd Flowers!
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- This article will inspire you to use the cut-off tops of gourds and the broken pieces kept in your "odd things" drawer. Gourd flowers are the perfect item for a table, and they will sell fast at your booth!
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Marbleizing Colors with Gourd Dyes and Paint
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- Learn two ways to marbleize colors with gourd dyes and paint. Adding acrylic paints and pigment powders helps to give your gourd an exciting effect using familiar dyes. These techniques will help you save your gourd dye consumption and achieve brighter colors on your gourd by adding paint. One method uses white acrylic paint, and the other uses pigment powder.
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Modifying Images and Transferring them to a Gourd
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- I will share my process of finding, saving, and modifying "Google" images into original artwork. I will show you how to take ideas from others' work and add them to your design using your printer and Microsoft Word, enhancing your original design. Then, I will tell you three ways to transfer it to your gourd!
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Planning Your Gourd Journey
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- This article covers ten things to consider before you spend money on gourd supplies. Take these tips from a gourd artist who bought everything she saw that someone else had!
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Review of Sanders and Sanding Tools for your Gourd Toolbox
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- In this article, I review some of your choices for sanders and sanding tools for your gourd toolbox. You will find that many of your decisions will be determined by the gourd and your skill. Just because a product works well on wood does not mean it will work on our gourds. Let's look at what most gourd artists are…
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Review of Wood Burners for Gourd Art
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- What is the best wood burner for gourd art? That depends on your hand size and how heavy you burn. I will review our favorite models and tell you what to look for! I have included a video of everyone I recommend!
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Small Ring Gourd Staybowlizer
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- Now you don't have to hold the small gourds close to your body! This braces the gourd in any position. A must-have for small gourd work.
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Stop Alcohol Dyes from Fading on Your Gourd
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- Stopping alcohol dyes from fading on your gourd is a problem. Here is my answer to keeping those colors fabulous! It is all about what you do when you finish!
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Supply list for Snowman and Efl Project-Adele
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- This document also has some photos of details that will help remind you of what you saw.
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Taking your Gourd Supplies on the Road
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- In this post, we explore Totes for Gourd Artists. How do you choose the right cart, bag, or container to go on the road with gourds and supplies? Here is what I have learned from my own experience and watching others show up for classes at the Arizona Gourd Society festival.
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The Huichol Technique of Adding Beads to Gourd Art
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- The beauty of this technique lies in its simplicity, requiring only a few supplies. Many gourd artists find the process to be a relaxing and enjoyable experience. This article delves into creating a Huichol-style beaded bowl, a perfect starting point for beginners due to its straightforward nature.
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Tips for using Gold Leafing on your Gourd Art
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- In this article, I will review the products needed, illustrate the process, and present a video of an expert demonstrating the process on a gourd. You will enjoy Maria Delos's teaching technique and products made just for gourds.
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What to Consider When Growing Gourds in Your Backyard
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- Are you thinking about growing gourds in your backyard? It would be fun to watch a gourd grow from a seed to a plant that you could then turn into art. That would put you in charge of the complete process! But what should you consider before you begin? Let's talk about it.
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Why today’s Paint Markers are Perfect for Gourds
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- This product has improved over the last few years. Their ability to adhere to a gourd and not fade offers us a new medium to consider. I will explain how to use them properly and the price options. I also suggest other specialty markers to make your gourd pop. Use this article as an excellent reference list.
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