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…
Learn how Karen Friend sequences the making of her gourd and solves problems as she gets to know the gourd better.
Sequencing the gourd art process and having a well-thought-out plan is the key to a fun experience and a successful gourd. Karen intends to sell this gourd in a gallery,…
6 Ways to use Embossing Powders on Gourds
Beginner’s Guide to this Fun Medium Here are six ways to use embossing powders on gourds and a guide for those new to this fun powder. If you are familiar…
Carol Kroll’s World of Gourd Sculptures
Carol Kroll’s gourd sculptures go beyond being vessels. They become a stand-alone artistic view of nature and her connection to life’s experience and we forget the gourd material. Let’s explore…
10 Ways to Use a Gourd Conditioner in Gourd Art
A gourd conditioner makes using coloring products easier and less costly. Find out how and when to use them. For beginner gourd painters I also have a painting technique that…
What to Consider When Growing Gourds in your Backyard
Are thinking about growing gourds in your backyard? What fun it would be to watch a gourd grow from a seed to a plant that you could then turn into…
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.…
Failed or Cracked Gourd? Use this Paper Texture Technique
Learn a Paper Texture Technique for an Ugly GourdA Textured Paper Technique for a Cracked Gourd is an easy answer to a familiar problem. Miriam Joy will show you how…
A Review of whites for Gourd Art
A Review of Whites for Gourd Art goal is to help you solve a frequent problem. No matter what your color schemes, an artist needs a way to add shading…