If you have made a small opening, such as for a birdhouse, vase, or salt shakers, use a wire or handle of a wooden spoon to help loosen material. If making salt shakers you will need a cork to place in the bottom where the filling hole is drilled. Once you have your project completed, you can now enjoy the process of decorating it. Gourds can be painted, carved on, stained, or left with original drying markings. Once you have done one of these things you then coat the gourd with lacquer or polyeurethane.
Gourds can be as much fun to give as gifts as they are to make.
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