The Complete Book Of Gourd Craft: 22 Projects * 55 Decorative Techniques * 300 Inspirational Designs [Paperback]

Ginger Summit (Author), Jim Widess (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1998

“This book covers growing, harvesting, and curing as well as crafting and finishing....The projects, are artistic and imaginative and cover all techniques of dealing with gourds.”—Library Journal. “Lots of inspiring gourd crafting techniques and ideas—I highly recommend The Complete Book of Gourd Craft...its 300 color photos... depict many...amazing things you can create...plenty of detailed information.”—Organic Gardening.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

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.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Sally Milner Publishing (December 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1887374558
• ISBN-13: 978-1887374552
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,827 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, informative, and beautiful pictures, January 27, 1999

By A Customer

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars A WONDERFUL INTRODUCTION TO THE GOURD COMMUNITY., May 26, 1999

By A Customer

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars excelent pictures,fine information,completely enjoyable, December 4, 1998

By A Customer

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.