Reveals the craft of embellishing gourds, using contemporary and traditional designs. The author provides 25 projects to make, using the 55 decorative techniques described.
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Gourds have been used for centuries as containers and decorative objects. Hardshell gourds with brightly painted faces and figures recently have become popular items at craft sales. This book covers growing, harvesting, and curing as well as crafting and finishing. Gourd crafters must work with the natural shape of the gourd, which cannot be reshaped once it has dried, but it can be cut, incised, painted, and embellished. The projects, presented by experienced gourd crafters, are artistic and imaginative and cover all techniques of dealing with gourds.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fascinating, informative, and beautiful pictures,
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This review is from: The Complete Book Of Gourd Craft: 22 Projects * 55 Decorative Techniques * 300 Inspirational Designs (Paperback)
If I never touch a gourd - this book is lovely to read. I do however plan to try my hand at this craft and feel I have the best instructions available. The supply section lists where the gourds, toold, dyes, etc. can be obtained. I have a huge craft book collection - and this is a superior one!
53 of 56 people found the following review helpful:
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A WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO THE GOURD COMMUNITY.,
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This review is from: The Complete Book Of Gourd Craft: 22 Projects * 55 Decorative Techniques * 300 Inspirational Designs (Paperback)
WARNING: IF YOU READ THIS BOOK YOU WILL BECOME INSTANTLY ADDICTED TO WORKING WITH GOURDS....OUTSTANDING EXAMPLES...EASY TO UNDERSTAND AND THOROUGH DIRECTIONS....BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION....WONDERFUL FOR ALL AGES AND GENDER.
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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excelent pictures,fine information,completely enjoyable,
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This review is from: The Complete Book Of Gourd Craft: 22 Projects * 55 Decorative Techniques * 300 Inspirational Designs (Paperback)
As an avid gardener and reader, I found lots of information about what to do with my gourds (first how to dry them), it had fine pictures of what others have done, and projects that look easy to do while being worth while. The book gives a history of gourds. Where to get diverse seeds, and contacts for others interested in gourds (ie the gourd soiety). I've been tickled to share this book with friends, all have thought it wonderful.
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