Schiffer Publishing
Decorating Gourds: Carving, Burning, Painting
- SKU:
- 53290
- UPC:
- 9780764313127
- MPN:
- 9780764313127
- Weight:
- 0.70 LBS
Description
Decorating Gourds: Carving, Burning, Painting
Discover the wonderful art of gourd carving and produce gourd-geous results in a minimal time! Gourds grow in all shapes and sizes, and no two are alike. This book shows you how to prepare a gourd for decoration, and then lets your creativity soar! Step-by-step photos and text demonstrate several techniques you could use, including carving, woodburning, painting, staining, stenciling, and pine needle weaving. The projects covered here include vessels, a hanging potpourri, and an adorable Santa Claus. Patterns are included to get you started, and a color photo gallery displays finished projects.