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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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…
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!
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.
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!
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…
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!
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.
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…
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!
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.
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!
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!
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…
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
