The Celtic knot or weave, in its many styles and shapes, was among the most popular designs created by the Celtic and Norse peoples. Pictured left, Celtic Knot Vase in Gold Metal Leaf by Christy Barajas. With a single thread twisting and weaving over and under itself, the Celtic weave pattern symbolizes the interconnectedness of […]

In this video you’ll discover: • Great tips for making it easier to work with ink dyes on your gourd • Why it’s important to dry your base coat thoroughly before applying color • How to make your base coat of gold “bleed through” and mix with your color design • A tip for making […]

Creating a Faux Birdhouse with Pinecone Roof Effect with Mary Gehley In this episode, watch as gourd artist and instructor, Mary Gehley creates a faux birdhouse (it is not a functional birdhouse) and uses gourd seeds to create an interesting “pinecone” look for the roof of the birdhouse.  Items used in this video available at […]

Woodburning a Faux Basket Weave on Gourds Materials List: (Click Here to Shop for These Items Now) •Gourd Mini Vase, Pre-Cut and Craft-Ready •Pencil •Hobby Knife •Pre-Printed Stick n’ Burn, “Classic Leather Tooling and Basket Weave” •Razertip Woodburner •Razertip Pen, Medium Spear •Razertip Pen, Writing Pen •Woodburning Buddy •Formula 49 •Ink Dyes: Rust •Fine Tip […]