{"product_id":"gourds-with-southwestern-motifs-rainsticks-masks-vessels-more-9781626541528","title":"Gourds with Southwestern Motifs: Rainsticks, Masks, Vessels \u0026 More","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures, gourds are a crafter's dream come true. They are one of nature's most versatile materials, and in the hands of a creative artisan, they can be transformed into beautiful and functional objects and instruments.\u003cbr\u003e This imaginative guide to crafting with gourds will instruct you in a variety of techniques for creating and decorating gourd masks, rainsticks, vases, jewelry boxes, and more, all with a unique southwestern flavor. Cut them, carve them, paint them, engrave them, or embellish them with leather, fur, feathers, and botanicals--endless creative possibilities are featured in this unique book. Inside you'll find tips and techniques on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting up a work area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting and growing your own gourds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning and cutting gourds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafely using power tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePyrography or \"drawing with fire\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd nearly two-dozen specific gourd projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith beautiful photos and detailed instructions, \u003cem\u003eGourds with Southwestern Motifs\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to delight and inspire beginners and seasoned experts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGibson, Bonnie:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Bonnie Gibson is an award-winning artisan and teacher. In 2010, Bonnie was selected for the National Park Service's Artist in Residence program, serving at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Bonnie has taught gourd carving and crafting classes for many years and travels extensively, teaching at workshops from coast to coast. Her website, ArizonaGourds.com, is a major source of gourd crafting supplies, tools, tutorials, and information. Bonnie's work has been featured in numerous crafting books and publications and her work is available through selected art galleries.","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50361015107858,"sku":"9781626541528","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_398616d4-8dad-4a1b-9d94-3bc1e30de252.jpg?v=1728369616","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/gourds-with-southwestern-motifs-rainsticks-masks-vessels-more-9781626541528","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}