Discover the wonderful art of gourd carving and produce gourd-geous results in a minimal time! Gourds grow in all shapes and sizes, and no two are alike. This book shows you how to prepare a gourd for decoration, and then lets your creativity soar! Step-by-step photos and text demonstrate several techniques you could use, including carving, woodburning, painting, staining, stenciling, and pine needle weaving. The projects covered here include vessels, a hanging potpourri, and an adorable Santa Claus. Patterns are included to get you started, and a color photo gallery displays finished projects.
- ISBN10 0764313126
- ISBN13 9780764313127
- Publish Date 19 March 2001
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 28 August 2023
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Schiffer Craft
- Format Paperback
- Pages 48
- Language English