Bob & I were in St. George Utah visiting his sister, Anne who makes beautiful gourds. I had a fun time visiting her weekly "Gourd Lady Group," and it was really inspiring! She let me take a stab at it, so here's my finished product. I'm sure I'll try another one . . . looks like it could be addicting!
Can you believe the "Wisconsin Gourd Society" is having their annual festival in Madison next weekend?!?!?!? I may have to swing down and take a look!
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| My very first gourd design |
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| 1. I chose a gourd & penciled on a design |
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| 2. I used a small drill at the top and bottom of each point; Then I used Anne's little saw to cut the top into the cover |
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| 3. I used the wood burner to outline the design |
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4. Color was liquid acrylics and gourd dyes;
The inside was painted with acrylics.
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5. I managed to get it home on the airplane in one piece!
Applied a little more color and sprayed it with clear satin acrylic.
Ta-da! Thanks Anne!
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