num_pages: 48
description: 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.
language: English
title: Decorating Gourds: Carving, Burning, Painting
titlecomplete: Decorating Gourds: Carving, Burning, Painting (Schiffer Craft Book)
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Schiffer Craft