Transform ordinary gourds into extraordinary art! This complete artists guide to gourd crafting will teach you an amazing array of techniques for creating unique and attractive d?cor. Legendary crafting artist Lora S. Irish explains all the basics from gourd selection and preparation to materials, supplies, and construction methods. Learn interesting ways to blow, dab, drip, and splatter paint to make spectacular effects. Discover how to add 3D texture and sculpt gourd art that is both visually and tangibly fascinating. Lora guides you through 14 step-by-step projects for making beautiful birdhouses, wind chimes, pitchers, flowerpots, and more.
Discover an amazing array of techniques for creating unique and attractive d?cor in this complete artists guide to gourd crafting. Fourteen step-by-step projects include beautiful birdhouses, wind chimes, pitchers, flowerpots, decorative figures and more.
- Basics of gourd selection, preparation, materials, and supplies
- Creative methods for cutting, constructing, and shaping gourds
- Versatile techniques for colorizing, texturizing, and sculpting exquisite gourd art
- 14 step-by-step projects for stunning birdhouses, wind chimes, pitchers, flowerpots, and decorative figures
- Beautiful photographs and detailed instructions
- Basics of gourd selection, preparation, materials, and supplies
- Creative methods for cutting, constructing, and shaping gourds
- Versatile techniques for colorizing, texturizing, and sculpting exquisite gourd art
- 14 step-by-step projects for stunning birdhouses, wind chimes, pitchers, flowerpots, and decorative figures
- Beautiful photographs and detailed instructions
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