Yes, there are
probably hundreds of books written by many authors about different ways to
decorate gourds. I also belong to several of the many web sites on computer
that are learning tools where members teach each other how they do a certain
thing, what is the best way to do it, where to find what you need to do it and
tips on how to use something made for another purpose to help do what you are
trying to do with little cost. Gourd
Artist are for the most part willing to help a fellow gourd head.
What is The Gourd Festival about?
Several things. There will be vendors from MS and states as far away as the Carolinas, Florida, Arizona, Louisiana. They will be selling anything to do with gourds. From raw gourds (gourds that they have grown, dried, and cleaned) to gourds made into things that you have to be told are made of gourds, musical instruments, tools to do the work, paints, Ink, ink dies, leather dies, embellishments, and of course decorated gourds for any season or no season.
Then there are the classes for those interested in learning to decorate gourds but I must warn you It is addictive! You can find a list of classes at mississippigourdsociety.org under 2017 classes. there are demonstrations to show you How they did that.
What are some of your favorites of the things you have made?
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| Gourd Bowl with Flowers Made of Pine Cones |
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The First Antebellum Doll I Made of Gourds
Lady in Blue
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