Easy Santa Claus Gourd projects

These easy Santa Claus gourd projects are the perfect for a beginner in gourd art. Wonderfully talented, Deborah Adele is a great teacher with some unique ways to easily add depth and personality to the gourd characters using simple painting tips. In this post I will go through the process and point out things to watch for in the video. We will start with the figure and then she will show you the ornament!

Deborah is one of my favorite painting teachers. She goes slowly and gives you many close-ups as she goes through each step. Luckily, we can also stop the video and go back over a step. If you like her, check out other posts of her Christmas projects on the Archive page.

Here are the supplies you will need

Americana Acrylic Paints by DecoArt (decoart.com)
*Santa Red
*Toffee
*RedIron Oxide
*Light Buttermilk
*Lamp (Ebony) Black
*Kelly Green
Dazzling Metallics Acrylic Paint by DecoArt *Emperor’s Gold
Americana DuraClear Gloss Varnish
Paint Brushes
*#3 Round
*#0 Liner
#1 Detail
*#8 Flat
*Scruffy Old Brush
Tools and Supplies
Water for cleaning brushes.
Pallet Plate Towel for table surface.
Napkins
Pencil

This easy Santa Claus gourd will require a permanent setup

Next, choose a gourd that sits securely on the table. Clean and sand it well so the paint will cover easily. Also, take time to lay out your tools in a place where you can leave it. You want to take your time and allow layers to dry. Stay neat and clean. Once you are ready. (Did you turn on the Christmas music?) Give the gourd 3 coats of red. Then begin.

Here is a preview of the important steps for the easy santa claus gourd project

Easy Santa Claus Gourd Ornament

These little ornaments would make great stocking stuffers or gifts for friends. Beware, this project takes some steady fine line drawing with a brush which takes practice, but you can do it!