Whimsical Birdhouses
These fun "Whimsical Birdhouses" can be used for both home décor or to hang outdoors for a functional birdhouse!
Jun 04, 2022•7 min
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Tips and Tricks for Using the ZipCutter Burr
Join Phoebe Welburn as she speaks with Gourd Artist and Instructor, Gloria Crane about how to get the most out of the ZipCutter Burr!
Jun 03, 2022•25 min
51: Using a Hole Saw to Create a Gourd Lamp
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-hardware-kit
Aug 27, 2020•9 min
50: Ornament Gourds are Back!
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!
Jul 13, 2020•4 min
49: Introducing the Stick ‘n Burn GloTracer!
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 […]
Jun 24, 2020•10 min
48: Product Demo: Proxxon Super Jigsaw with Special ‘Gourd Foot’
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 […]
Jul 06, 2018•10 min
47: Creating Gourd Art with a Hidden Lid
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 […]
Jun 28, 2018•3 min
46: Creating Fancy Cuts and Filigree on Your Gourds
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 available here: https://welburngourdfarm.com/collections/carvers/products/gourdmaster-pro-carver This tutorial features the work of gourd artist Christy...
May 25, 2018•11 min
45: Take a Look Inside a Gourd with Phoebe Welburn
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.com
May 18, 2018•2 min
44: Great Tips for Gourd Crafters with Phoebe Welburn
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 […]
May 14, 2018•25 min
43: Tour the Gourd Racks and See the 2018 Crop with Phoebe Welburn
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.com
May 09, 2018
42: Creating a Water Effect on Your Gourds
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.com
Nov 27, 2017
41: Creating Realistic Fall Leaves
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 […]
Nov 14, 2017
40: How to Color a Realistic Pine Tree on a Gourd
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.
Nov 06, 2017
39: Creating a Penguin Gourd Ornament
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 […]
Oct 25, 2017
38: Creating and Attaching Gourd Cut-Out Embellishments with Christy Barajas
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.com
Sep 26, 2017
37: Creating Gourd Leaf Cut-Outs with Christy Barajas
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.com
Aug 30, 2017
36: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Cut Open Your Gourd with Kelsey and Christy
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 […]
Mar 21, 2017
35: Create Beautiful Pastel Colors with Transparent Acrylics and Ink Dyes with Kelsey and Christy
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!
Mar 17, 2017
34: The Difference Between Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics with Kelsey and Christy
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!
Mar 08, 2017
33: How to Fix Discolored Carved Areas on Your Gourd Art with Kelsey and Christy
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.
Mar 01, 2017
32: Look at the New Leather Tooling Variety Pack Stick ‘n Burn with Kelsey and Christy
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 […]
Jan 18, 2017
31: Learn fun wood burning techniques using various pens with Kelsey and Christy!
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.aspx
Dec 06, 2016
30: How to Wood Burn Basket Weave Patterns on Your Gourds with Kelsey and Christy
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!
Nov 29, 2016•18 min
29: Fun Holiday Gourds with Kelsey and Christy
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.aspx
Nov 22, 2016
Episode 28: Creating Gourd Oil Lamps with Kelsey and Christy
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.aspx
Nov 17, 2016•10 min
Episode 27: Creating Beautiful Gourd Ornaments with Kelsey and Christy
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.aspx
Nov 15, 2016•12 min
Episode 26: How to Use Our African Wildlife Stick ‘n Burn with Kelsey and Christy
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
Nov 02, 2016
Episode 25: Creating a Cut Out Ginkgo Leaf Gourd Pot with Filigree – Christy Barajas
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.
Feb 08, 2016
Episode 24: How to Create Gourd Gift Tags with Mary Gehley
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!
Dec 16, 2015•23 min
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