Gourds

In this video, you’ll learn how to use a color resist technique to create interesting designs on your gourds. Mary Gehley uses GourdMaster(TM) Liquid Mask for this technique which is available at http://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

In this video, gourd artist and product specialist, Mary Gehley shows you how to create a birdhouse from a bottle gourd that is unique and functional too!

In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a lovely gourd vase with a gingko leaf design. Products used in this project can be purchased at Welburn Gourd Farm.

In this episode, gourd artist, Christy Barajas creates the art piece shown left. Pictured left is a large, tall mini vase with a Parrot and plumeria flowers created by Christy Barajas. She colored the bird using Metallic Inks and the plumerias using GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics. Products used in this video can be purchased at Welburn Gourd […]

In this video, Mary Gehley shows you how to turn a bottle gourd into a beautiful hanging flower vase. You’ll see how to use GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics to create a unique finish on your vase when combined with GourdMaster(TM) Formula 49.  This video will give you plenty of inspiration for creating, coloring, and even hanging […]

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 […]

In this exciting NEW video you’ll discover: – How to make a gorgeous “Southwest Landscape” gourd using Cut-Outs! – The best way to attach Cut-Outs – A cool trick for insetting Cut-Outs, making it look like you manually cut the design into the gourd! – How to color your feather Cut-Outs so they look realistic […]