Exploring Gourd Art
Gourd Art combines several types of artistic and
crafting techniques into one unique art form. Starting with a gourd
base that has been dried out, the artist can cut, drill, carve,
wood burn, paint, sand, stain, or finish gourds like wood.
Within this collection of gourd art resources you'll find Web sites
that explain the gourd art process and growing information; and those
that share free tips, techniques, and tutorials for your creative
gourd art projects.
Gourd Art Resources
Making
Gourd Baskets and Planters
"Gourds come in all shapes and sizes and can be treated much like wood.
They can be cut, drilled, carved, wood burned, painted, sanded, stained or finished
like wood." Learn the basics of growing your own gourds, cleaning dried
gourds, and making gourd baskets and planters.
How to Carve
Pumpkin Resources
Free pumpkin carving tips, techniques, and patterns. Plus, good advice about
choosing, cleaning and preparing, cutting, and preserving pumpkins. Arizona Gourds
Inspired by Native American Pottery. Step-by-step tutorials and activities utilizing
pyro-engraving, carving, weaving, and painting.
Gita's Gourds Birdhouse Tutorial
Painted gourd birdhouse tutorial, the Ivy Leaf Gourd Birdhouse, and other
beautiful gourd art by artist / teacher Gita Landwehr.
Gourd Discussion Forum
"A gourd hideout ... for Gourders! Come join this forum devoted to all things
gourd. Discuss your favorite gourding technique, get answers from the experts,
and enjoy gourd friendship!"
Gourd
Art Doll
Features a "How to make a gourd art doll pin" tutorial plus a mix
of Traditional and Contemporary Art covering a plethora of media and styles
featuring
artist Cindy Phillips.
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