Gourd art involves creating works of art on gourd shells through carving, shaping, polishing, painting, pyrography, etc. Gourds are in the same plant family as pumpkins. When dried, gourd shells have an appearance similar to wood.
In this section you can find gourd carving tutorials, tips, discussion forums, and other how-to information for gourd artists and crafters(papers icon), supplies ranging from gourd seeds to carving tools(thread icon), as well as links to online shops with unique handcrafted items available made from gourds(shop icon).
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Muddled Moose-- Gourd Art. One-of-a-kind, freehand designs. Carved and pyroengraved. Some weaving and natural embellishments added. Bowls, purses, masks, more.
Welburn Gourd Farm-- The world's largest supplier and grower of organic hard-shell gourds for more than 24 years. A Welburn gourd is the gourd of choice for musical instruments, basketry, woodburning, staining, painting, beading and more. If you have not yet worked with a Welburn gourd, now is the right time to give it a try!
The American Gourd Society-- The American Gourd Society promotes interest in all activities relating to gourds: cultivation, historical uses, gourd show competition, craftwork, and artistic decoration.
- Gourdaments-- Home of the Gourdaments! Natural gourd creations full of whimsy and creativity.
- Mindy Hawkins' Gourd Sculptures-- Mindy Hawkins is an artist from Jacksonville, FL who creates wonderful works of art by converting gourds into wonderful birds, fruits, and other beautiful items
Gourd in Hand-- Photos of gourd work, a brief biography, links, shows and hopefully soon an order page. Some updating needs to take place, but it is in the works.
- Gourds By Lori-- Revealing the natural beauty of the gourd through stains and dyes making baskets, bowls, vases, etc. Possibilities are endless.
- The Gourd Of Eden-- Unique gourd fine art for collectors, hobbyists and the world at large. Come and visit to enjoy a fresh persepctive on gourds!
- North Carolina Gourd Society-- Online information on the Alpha Chapter of the American Gourd Society, North Carolina Gourd Society. Tips for growing gourds, types of gourds and other gourd information posted on our web site.
- Creative Gourd Designs-- Gourd fine art influenced by southwestern culture has lead to the creation of spirit people, spirit maidens, missions bowls, gourd masks and cactus gardens.
- Summerbird Designs-- Beadwork and fine gourd art by Oglala Lakota artist Dusti Lockey. All pieces are one-of-a-kind and made using only the finest materials available.
- Original Gourds by Emily Brinac-- One-of-a kind gourd art by Emily Brinac.
- The Gourd Gallery-- The Gourd Gallery carries an extensive collection of gourd art from around the world or, as Proust might say, from many worlds. Some items are fun, some functional; many are both. All capture the color, texture, sound and soul of their rich cultural heritages. Hard-shelled gourds are as durable as wood and as varied in shape and style as Mother Nature herself. They present the perfect canvas for world-class artists from Peru to China, Australia to Yugoslavia, Africa to the United States. At The Gourd Gallery you will find gourd musical instruments, fashion accessories, birdhouses, masks--an eclectic assortment of whimsical gifts.
- Cindy Lee Art Studio-- A beautiful selection of both functional and decorative fine art gourds.
- Mardi Gourds-- Mardi Gourds carries a full range of the finest tools and supplies for gourd crafting, including the new ink dyes that are all the rage, kits, and tutorials. Also featured is a gallery of fine art gourds by award-winning artist Mary Segreto.
- Meadowbrooke Gourds, Inc.-- An extensive line of gourds for every season including Easter, Halloween, Christmas and even a line of all-season gourds including outdoor birdhouses. The gourds are grown and crafted at the factory in Carlisle, PA and are 100% American-made with pride!
- California Gourds-- California-based supplier of hardshell gourds, crafting kits, books, tool, supplies and more.
- The Gourdzette Newsletter-- The Gourdzette is the official newsletter of the Gourd Crafting Community, brought to you by California Gourds! Readers count on The Gourdzette for timely and quality information, including valuable tips on growing and crafting gourds, the Gourd Calendar of Events to keep you up to date on all the gourd festivals and happenings around the country, plus great crafting ideas and information you won't find anywhere else!
- Amish Gourds-- Offers a variety of dried gourds for painting, carving and burning. Buy a hand painted gourd bird house or make your own with our craft supplies and pattern books. Purple Martin gourd houses for sale.
- Gourds2art-- One-of-a-kind gourd art with holiday themes, characters, Western, and other unique themes.
- JRA Gourd Art-- Gourd craft as an art, detailed pyrography, carving and coiling by Jenn Avery.
- GourdArt-- GourdArt by Mary Driussi-Yaber- Mother Natures natural canvas.
- Gourdgeous Farm-- Online source for gourds and gourd seeds.
- Gourd Art Galleries-- The Gourd Art Gallery presents the powerful and unique Gourd Art designs of Award Winning Gourds Artist Deborah Easley.
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