TUTORIALS/PATTERNS FOR GOURDS
On this page you will find a few of the tutorials that I've put together
to help you learn a new technique working with gourds. I've done the
best I can to put into instructions that will be easy to follow and each
comes with more than one photo to help the process.
to help you learn a new technique working with gourds. I've done the
best I can to put into instructions that will be easy to follow and each
comes with more than one photo to help the process.
HOW TO MAKE A SINGLE TWISTED PINE NEEDLE HANDLE
This tutorial will take you step by step in achieving this nice handle, but
this is only for those who have had basic coiling experience and can already
coil at least a single row. There are 4 color photos included with this
packet and it will guide you through. TUT-101 $7.00 includes shipping
This tutorial will take you step by step in achieving this nice handle, but
this is only for those who have had basic coiling experience and can already
coil at least a single row. There are 4 color photos included with this
packet and it will guide you through. TUT-101 $7.00 includes shipping
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" FAUX GOURD" ON A GOURD
This tutorial will take you step by step into making a blemished gourd
into a nicely finished gourd that will resemble a truly beautiful natural
gourd. It includes 4 color photos of each step, supply list and directions.
This is for any level artist and is a fairly quick process. TUT-102
$7.00 includes shipping
This tutorial will take you step by step into making a blemished gourd
into a nicely finished gourd that will resemble a truly beautiful natural
gourd. It includes 4 color photos of each step, supply list and directions.
This is for any level artist and is a fairly quick process. TUT-102
$7.00 includes shipping
Need to learn the basics of pine needle coiling
before attempting the twisted handle? Check out
Hellen Martin's site-she's got a great book on
learning the basics. Click here.
before attempting the twisted handle? Check out
Hellen Martin's site-she's got a great book on
learning the basics. Click here.
Click samples
below to enlarge
below to enlarge
| FALL WHIMSEY GOURD This fall gourd will delight the young and old. There are two color photos, step by step instructions, supply list and line drawing included with the pattern $6.50 includes shipping. (PT-122) |
| WANT TO PAINT A SANTA? Learn to paint this adorable santa ornament using a banana gourd. It will hold 2-4 hershey kiss candies and make a great gift for the tree. Color photo, step-by-step instructions, supply list, and line drawing included. $6.50 includes shipping. |
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| GINGERLY SNOWMAN This snowman is adorned with gingers and candy canes and is an all time favorite. It's a quick and easy pattern that will adapt to many sizes of gourd. Color photo, step-by-step instructions, supply list,and line drawing. $6.50 includes shipping. (PT-121) |
| MIDNIGHT SNOWMEN This cute and fun project will make a super gift and great show seller. Pattern is repeated around entire gourd. Color photo, step-by-step instructions, line drawing and supply list. $6.50 includes shipping charges |
| FAUX HORSEHAIR POTTERY ON GOURD TUTORIAL Learn to turn any gourd into a piece a faux pottery. Horsehair pottery has an interesting history. This is a fun and simple process to make a unique gourd Step-by-step directions, supply list, and 3 color photos. Also included are 3 border patterns that can be added to many pieces for additional interest. $6.50 includes shipping charges |
| GINGERLY ANGEL PATTERN This cute and fun gingerbread angel will delight all. Step by step instructions, color photo, line drawing and supply list. . $6.50 includes shipping charges |
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| TEACHER'S PETS PACKET This cute and fun project will make a super gift and great show seller. Lots of teacher lovers! Packet includes step by step instructions, color photo, and supply list. $6.00 includes shipping charges |
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