Gourds by Bonnie Gibson (out of print)
Product Description
We will change this once reprinted
from Simple to Sophisticated
Just published, this is a COMPLETE guidebook to basic and advanced gourdcrafting techniques, plus over 20 beautiful projects complete with a list of materials and specific directions.
This is the best book we have seen for an introduction as well as advanced instruction in gourd crafting! If you are just starting your gourd book library, or are looking for the next addition, this is the book you should have!
The photography is the the excellent quality you've come to expect from Bonnie, an award-winning crafter from Arizona who is a nationally recognized gourd artist.
The projects described have their roots in the Southwestern culture and style, such as the petroglyph pottery or barrel cactus birdfeeders. Her extensive discussion of masks takes you through the entire process of shaping, carving, coloring, and embellishing masks.
Finally, there is a stunning pictorial section of designs from leading artists.
In the book:
- Basics on gourds and work area
- Cleaning and cutting gourds, cleaning the interior
- Power tools
- Cutting and carving tools
- Carving, sanding, grinding
- Woodburning
- Coloring agents (dye, paint, ink, stains), finishes, additives
- Southwest Gourd Projects (20+)
List 24.95, hardback, 160 pages
