Coiled Designs for Gourd Art [Paperback]

Catherine Devine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 2008

Coiling is a basketry technique used as decoration in gourd art. Step-by-step coiling techniques, as well as pattern designs, help gourd enthusiasts use coiled waxed linen and colored thread to enhance their work. 196 color photos show how to trim a gourd bowl or vase and use the coiled threads to add color to your favorite gourds. A special chart will help crafters design their own coiling patterns. Beginners and advanced workers with gourds will be inspired by this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (July 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076433011X
• ISBN-13: 978-0764330117
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #355,342 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You will love this book!, August 18, 2008

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Terry Noxel "Queen of Good Intentions" (WINDSOR, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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I was lucky enough to have taken a coiling workshop with Catherine, and thought I didn't need the book...but then I thumbed through it at a friend's house and realized that I NEEDED this book. Coiling seems easy enough (at first), but just when you think you can be more creative with your design you realize that there is a trick to getting a professional appearance. This book is like having Catherine right there with you, mentoring you along the way. She gives clear direction and the close-up photos make a huge difference when you are wanting to put the needle (and thread) in the right place between rows. The gallery of coiled art is breath-taking and inspirational. This is a marvelous book and a must have for basket-weavers and gourd artists alike. Thank you Catherine, for making this book for us.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nice Way to Add That "WOW" factor, October 7, 2008

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Rochelle R. Nowik "Shelly" (Durham, North Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Coiled Designs for Gourd Art (Paperback)

Adding a coiled rim to your gourd is a fantastic way to make your nice little gourd pop into a great little gourd. Coiling doesn't need to be fancy as shown in the book but it gives that rough cut edge to extra boost to go from a craft project to a piece of art. Ms Devine does an excellent job of giving step-by-step instructs from the most simple rim to the most elaborate. She has included an excellent gallery of other artist coiling that gives you wonderful ideas to use on your gourds that may have had flaws and now you can just cut the mistake away and add a coil and viola a perfectly "gourd-geous" gourd.
I met Ms Devine at the North Carolina Gourd Festival '08 and she was a delightful woman with an obvious knowledge of gourd art.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Coiled Designs for Gourd Art, August 27, 2008

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Evie Scribner "Gourdhead" (Lake Stevens, WA) - See all my reviews
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This book offered even more info than I'd bargained for and was well worth every penny I spent for it! The author methodically takes you through each step with words AND photos and in my opinion, a one-on-one lesson couldn't be any better! Everyone who sees this book wants to borrow it, so be prepared to tell them they need to order their own copy if you want to enjoy it yourself!