These fun "Whimsical Birdhouses" can be used for both home décor or to hang outdoors for a functional birdhouse!De către Welburn Gourd Farm

Join Phoebe Welburn as she speaks with Gourd Artist and Instructor, Gloria Crane about how to get the most out of the ZipCutter Burr!De către Welburn Gourd Farm

How do you make a hole in the bottom of your gourd to fit lamp hardware? In this short tutorial Phoebe Welburn shows you how to use a hole saw to cut into a gourd so that it can accept the gourd lamp hardware kit. Hole Saws:https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/holesaws Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits:https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/gourd-lamp-hardw…

They are back! Our very popular Craft-Ready Ornament Gourds are here! Every year we sell out of these gourds because, well, they are just so much fun to craft and decorate! Here, Phoebe Welburn shows you the various sizes available and some gourd art samples too!De către Welburn Gourd Farm

The GloTracer(TM) makes it easy to trace almost any design or photograph onto a sheet of Stick ‘n Burn* so you can transfer your designs to your gourds in minutes! No printer required. Watch this demo to learn how to set up and use the GloTracer and discover some of the many ways you can […]De către Welburn Gourd Farm

How do you cut open a gourd? There many ways to do it, but the best way, by far, is by using a crafter’s jigsaw with a specialized foot designed exclusively for use when cutting gourds. Designed and sold exclusively by Welburn Gourd Farm, the “Gourd Foot” has helped thousands of gourd artists make simple […]…

How do they do it? In this video, Phoebe Welburn will show you a couple of really great tips on how to create gourd art with a lid where you can’t tell there’s a lid – until you lift the lid off the gourd! This is a popular technique and people ask us all the […]De către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this tutorial, you will learn a number of techniques for creating beautiful rims and embellishment cuts on your gourds using the GourdMaster(TM) Fili-Point Burr and Pro-Carver II. The Fili-Point Burr is sold exclusively by Welburn Gourd Farm https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/gourdmaster-fili-point-burr The GourdMaster(TM) Pro-Carver II is av…

In this video, Welburn Gourd Farm President, Phoebe Welburn will show you what a thick-shelled gourd looks like once you cut it open. If you’re new to working with gourds, you’ll find this video to be very instructive. Visit us online https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.comDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

Get an inside look at Welburn Gourd Farm, including never before seen footage of the farm, close-up shots of some amazing gourd art, tips for getting the gourds you need when you order by phone or online, and much more! You’ll see: Fabulous gourd art What you might not know about Welburn Gourds Insider secrets […]…

Take a virtual tour of Welburn Gourd Farm with Phoebe Welburn and see the amazing new gourds from the 2018 crop! If you love working with gourds, you’re going to love this year’s crop! We look forward to seeing you at the Farm! https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.comDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this video, you’ll learn how to great a neat-looking “water color” effect on your gourd using Ink Dye. This is great if you’re looking for a different kind of look on your gourd art. Products featured in this tutorial are available at https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.comDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

Add leaves to your gourd art is a popular design idea used by many gourd artists. But how do you get your leaves to look realistic? It’s really not that hard once you know how its done! See how to color stunning, realistic, fall leaves in this short and easy to follow tutorial! Get your […]De către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this video, you’ll discover how to add bright color to a pine tree design on your gourd art using GourdMaster ink dye and Formula 49 gourd shell conditioner.De către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn a mini-gourd into an adorable Penguin ornament. A favorite of many of our customers, these well-dressed, non-flying birds are one of the more popular animal creations we often see. Now you can make one for yourself… or choose a different animal pattern and let your imagination run […]…

In this episode, you’ll watch as gourd artist and instructor, Christy Barajas creates cut-outs in a gourd then turns those very cut-outs into gourd embellishments. Products used in this video are available at https://www.welburngourdfarm.comDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

See how to create stunning fall leaf cut-outs from a gourd in this easy to follow tutorial by gourd artist, Christy Barajas. This episode is hosted by Kelsey Nelson. All of the products seen in the video can be purchased at: https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.comDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

How do you cut open a gourd? It’s a question we get asked almost every single day! In this episode, Kelsey and Christy show you the fastest and easiest way to cut open a gourd using the one tool made just for this purpose! Remember to subscribe to Gourd TV so you’ll never miss an […]De către Welburn Gourd Farm

How do you create a virtually unlimited palette of brilliant colors (even pastels!) for your gourd art? Kelsey and Christy show you how in this episode using GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics and GourdMaster(TM) Ink Dyes. This simple technique will open up many new possibilities for you once you see just how easy it is to do!…

The most often asked question we hear from our customers is that they want to know the difference between “Ink Dyes” and “Transparent Acrylics.” In this episode, our staff artist, Christy answers that question and more!De către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this episode, you’ll learn an easy way to remove naturally occurring dark areas on your gourd after you’ve carved into the shell.De către Welburn Gourd Farm

One of the more popular design techniques for gourds is known as leather tooling. What that means is that the designs you create look very much like they were made of leather! To help make it easy for you to create these designs, we have a new Stick ‘n Burn pack called “Leather Tooling Variety […]De către Welburn Gourd Farm

Learn fun wood burning techniques with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 4 different shapes of wood burning pens to create different patterns and designs on your gourds. http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburners.aspxDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this fun video, you’ll see how to create a realistic basket weave pattern on a gourd using Stick ‘n Burn and a variable heat wood burner. This is a very popular technique that’s easy and looks great too!De către Welburn Gourd Farm

How to create fun holiday gourds with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, learn how to create realistic “frosting” on your gourds. This is a really neat effect. For more information go to http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspxDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

Here are some great ideas for making fully functional gourd oil lamps with Kelsey and Christy! Get more information on our web site: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/craftreadycanteenoillamp.aspxDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

It’s that time of year when we love to create holiday ornaments with gourds! In this video, you’ll learn ‘Must Know’ tricks for creating fun holiday gourd ornaments with Kelsey and Christy. Get more information on ornament gourds here: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdornaments.aspxDe către Welburn Gourd Farm

In this episode, Kelsey and Christy will show you how to use our African Wildlife Stick ‘n Burn pack to create some really interesting gourd art. Our designs are original designs created by our in-house artist, Krystal. More details on the Stick ‘n Burn pack can be found here: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/africanwildlifesnb.aspx…

Here’s a fun project if you love to carve! In this project, gourd artist, Christy Barajas shows you how to carve around your design to give you a very different look for your gourd art. This is a technique you can use for all kinds of gourd projects.De către Welburn Gourd Farm

What do you do when you want your gifts to have that something extra? You use left over gourd pieces to create gift tags that will instantly become life-long keepsakes for your loved ones! In this video, Mary Gehley gives you plenty of ideas for creating gift tags using wood burning, colors, and more!…

Here is a fun project you can make for the holidays! This poinsettia gourd oil lamp not only looks good but is also functional and will add flair to your decorations.De către Mary Gehley

Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to decorate your home than with an adorable turkey gourd! Watch as Jennifer Post creates a cute little turkey out of a mini gourd!De către Jennifer Post

You can create beautiful (and creative) napkin rings to spruce up your holiday table settings out of gourds! In this video, gourd artist, Christy Barajas will show you several examples of napkin rings you can make. Go ahead, be creative and have some fun with this project!De către Christy Barajas

How do you turn a gourd into a Jack-o-Lantern you can use year after year? Watch as gourd artist, Christy Barajas creates a great-looking, long-lasting Jack-o-Lantern in minutes!De către Christy Barajas

Here’s a great project where you’ll learn how to use both Pigment Powders and Metal Leaf to create a colorful coral reef gourd pot! Gourd art by Christy BarajasDe către Christy Barajas

Here’s a great idea for turning your gourds into beautiful dishes! Not only are they functional, they can be as unique as you and crafted to fit your home decor.De către Christy Barajas

Here’s a great video tutorial on how to make a Fall leaf gourd bowl with Laura (Welburn) Cunningham.De către Laura Cunningham

In this video, gourd artist and product specialist, Mary Gehley shows you how to turn bottle gourds into unique birdhouses with Southwest designs!De către Mary Gehley

Looking for something unique? In this video, Laura (Welburn) Cunningham shows you a fun technique where she uses GourdMasterTM Transparent Acrylics with GourdMasterTM Formula 49 to create a truly unique swirled color finish on a gourd oil lamp project.De către Laura Cunningham

Love the look of alcohol-based dyes on your gourds? You’re going to love how easy it is to create that same effect with easy-to-use, non-toxic, water-based GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics instead! Watch as gourd artist Christy Barajas creates several different splashed color effects on her gourd art.…

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.comDe către Mary Gehley

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!De către Mary Gehley

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.De către Christy Barajas

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 […]…

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 […]De către Mary Gehley

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:…

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 […]…