Coiled Designs for Gourd Art
Title | Coiled Designs for Gourd Art PDF eBook |
Author | Catherine Devine |
Publisher | Schiffer Craft |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780764330117 |
Coiling is a basketry technique used as decoration in gourd art. Step-by-step coiling techniques, as well as pattern designs, help gourd enthusiasts use coiled waxed linen and colored thread to enhance their work. 196 color photos show how to trim a gourd bowl or vase and use the coiled threads to add color to your favorite gourds. A special chart will help crafters design their own coiling patterns. Beginners and advanced workers with gourds will be inspired by this book.
Gourd Crafts
Title | Gourd Crafts PDF eBook |
Author | Ginger Summit |
Publisher | Lark Books |
Pages | 86 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781579901523 |
Contains twenty easy projects using gourds to create candleholders, a birdhouse, drinking cups, bracelets, and bowls.
The Complete Book of Gourd Craft
Title | The Complete Book of Gourd Craft PDF eBook |
Author | Ginger Summit |
Publisher | Lark Books |
Pages | 148 |
Release | 1998-12 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781887374552 |
22 projects; 55 decorative techniques; 300 inspirational designs.
Gourds
Title | Gourds PDF eBook |
Author | Bonnie Gibson |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 172 |
Release | 2006 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781402725227 |
Gourds -- with their infinite variety of unusual shapes and sizes, and their smooth surfaces -- have provided a perfect canvas for artists in the American Southwest over many years. It's easy to carve, paint, and stain them, and add embellishments like beads and feathers. These beautiful projects, including rainsticks, masks, and bowls, reflect the traditional designs, techniques, and colors that are indigenous to this region.
Gourds with Southwestern Motifs
Title | Gourds with Southwestern Motifs PDF eBook |
Author | Bonnie Gibson |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 164 |
Release | 2009-08 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9781600595486 |
Gourds -- with their infinite variety of unusual shapes and sizes, and their smooth surfaces -- have provided a perfect canvas for artists in the American Southwest over many years. It's easy to carve, paint, and stain them, and add embellishments like beads and feathers. These beautiful projects, including rainsticks, masks, and bowls, reflect the traditional designs, techniques, and colors that are indigenous to this region.
Creative Embellishments for Gourd Art
Title | Creative Embellishments for Gourd Art PDF eBook |
Author | Marianne Barnes |
Publisher | Schiffer Publishing |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2014-02-28 |
Genre | Gourd craft |
ISBN | 9780764344923 |
"Through 300 color images and tutorials from several contributing artists, see how embellishments can add variety to your gourd designs. Beads, metal, wire, clay, antlers, and other art materials are used to give character to a gourd mask, dress up a gourd doll, or add the final touch to gourd jewelry and holiday-themed gourd decorations. There are projects for all skill levels, whether you are new to gourds or a seasoned gourd artist."--Amazon.com
Quick & Easy Gourd Crafts
Title | Quick & Easy Gourd Crafts PDF eBook |
Author | Mickey Baskett |
Publisher | Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Pages | 136 |
Release | 2003 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 9780806969398 |
Carve, burn, wax, varnish, and color gourds with all kinds of paints, dyes, oils, and markers to work their smooth, three-dimensional surfaces. Make toys, planters, boxes, birdhouses, lamps, holiday items, and more. “This is a collection of uncomplicated, step-by-step projects for painting or wood burning large gourds, which are fun to work with and readily available....a good selection.”—Library Journal.