Tutorial/Pattern for gourd projects

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.

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

" 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

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.

WANT TO MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLE
HOLDER?
Now available from Gourds from the Garden, you
can order the kit to make your own without having
to clean, sand or cut the gourd. Included in the kit
is a nice canteen gourd with the work all done and
the glass candle holder. Kt-105 $14.95 includes
shipping

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.

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

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