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May 11, 2023: 'Distressed Finished' Gourds are back plus, New Birdhouses and more!

May 11, 2023:  'Distressed Finished' Gourds are back plus, New Birdhouses and more!

'Distressed Finish' Gourds are Back in Stock!*
Box of 8 Gourds for $89.95!

“I LOVE the ‘Distressed’ gourds! I could not believe how thick and beautiful the gourds were and a love the look of having some of the skin on the gourd… I have to confess I washed a few of them just because they were such beautiful gourds and I needed some cleaned ones for another project… Great product! Thank you!” - Barbara Anne, Patchogue, NY

Distressed Finish' gourds are beautiful, thick-shelled gourds of superior quality and shape. These gourds are recently harvested and not washed on the outside. The "newer" the skin on the gourd, the more variations you can get because the skin has not broken down all the way.

We love Eric VanDyke's awesome gourd creations and the way he preserved the natural markings of his gourds! Thank you, Eric, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!

To get this look, lightly sand your gourd with 320-grit sand paper to knock off any loose dirt or skin, then spray with a high-gloss varnish. A wipe on varnish is not recommended for this as it will remove some of the dried gourd skin. (Always wear a face mask when cleaning or sanding gourds.)

'Distressed Finish' gourd by  Georgiana Rae; Branch image from the Nature Scenes Stick 'n Burn design pack.

Shown above, beautiful Canteen Gourd Vase with 'Petroglyphs,' by Christy Barajas. This 'Distressed Finish' gourd was made to look like a stone wall - To see details, click here!

'Distressed Finish' Gourd stained with Turquoise and Christmas Green Ink Dye.

'Distressed Finish' mini vases by Jan Seeger.

'Distressed Finish' Gourds are Back in Stock!
Box of 8 Gourds for $89.95!

This is a seasonal item, and supplies are extremely limited. Order today!

*All Sales Are Final on this box. Boxes may not be returned or refunded. Photos are meant to be a general representation of the gourds you will be receiving.


NEW! 'Bargain Quality' Canteen Birdhouses
Box of 5: Reg. $69.12, Just $54.95!

Shown above, 'Bargain Quality' Canteen Birdhouses 6"-8.9" in diameter.

Our Birdhouse gourds are pre-drilled, with a cord for hanging already threaded and installed. Save 20% with our 'Bargain Quality' Canteen Birdhouses! 'Bargain Quality' gourds will be a great addition to your gourd collection if you don't mind a few imperfections.

When you make your own gourd birdhouses, not only do you get lovely artwork for your yard, you also provide birds in need with a safe place to raise their young.

Canteen Birdhouse by Saranjean Hazel.

NEW! 'Bargain Quality' Canteen Birdhouses
Box of 5: Reg. $69.12, Just $54.95!


Our 100-packs of Blank Stick ‘n Burn Are Back In Stock!
Print any design using either an Ink Jet or Laser Printer
Pack of 10 sheets, Just $11.95!
Pack of 100 sheets, Just $99.95!

New and improved Blank Stick ‘n Burn sheets for Ink Jet Printer!

Unlike the previous version of INK JET printer Stick ‘n Burn, which was somewhat thick, this NEW version is thin enough to easily flatten onto the rounded surface of your gourd [see video below]. Yet it is still thick enough so the film does not melt away when you go to woodburn.

Watch the short video above to see the NEW Stick ‘n Burn sheets! [pattern is from the Digital Designs pack, “Vines and Wraps”

Our NEW and improved Stick 'n Burn Design Transfer Sheets have the same great qualities you know and love, including being made with a see-through film for easy design placement and being easy to lift off and reposition on your gourd without tearing or leaving a sticky residue.*

Pattern Placement

Wood Burned Design

Color Added to Design

Color Completed and Varnished

Pictured above, Gourd art process by artist, Tammy Harr-Schmidt. Thank you, Tammy for taking these photos and sharing them with us on Facebook!

Now you can use the same Stick ‘n Burn sheets in both Laser printers and Ink Jet printers!

*Stick ‘n Burn leaves no sticky residue when peeling off to reposition your design, however, once high heat is used (as when woodburning through it), the heat may cause a small amount of adhesive to stick to the gourd. For this reason we recommend wiping your gourd with Formula 49 AFTER you have woodburned and removed the excess Stick ‘n Burn from your gourd.

Print your design of choice on it, then peel off backing, stick design to your gourd, and woodburned right through it. (pattern above is from the Digital Designs pack, “Vines and Wraps.”)

Watch the video above for step-by-step instructions for creating a gourd pot with the “Vines and Wraps” Stick ‘n Burn design!

Why waste hours tracing lines and struggling with messy carbon paper to get your design onto your gourd for woodburning when you can do it in one easy step?

With “Stick 'n Burn” Design Transfer Sheets your design is printed directly on the clear transfer sheet and because it has an adhesive backing, all you have to do is cut it out, stick it to your gourd and start woodburning!

For step-by-step instructions, click here.

Stock Up on Our Blank Stick ‘n Burn Design Transfer Sheets!
Print any design using either an Ink Jet or Laser Printer
Pack of 10 sheets, Just $11.95!


Special of the Week:
Get 25% Off Gourd Goblets
Starting at Reg. $31.95, Just $23.92!
Offer ends 5/15/23.

Tall Gourd Goblets, 2”- 3.9” in diameter
Value: $49.95, Reg. $31.95, Just $23.96!

Short Gourd Goblets, 2”-3.9” in diameter
Value: $52.50, Reg. $36.95, Just $27.71!

Shown above, sample art work idea using Gourd Goblets. Bases are made from unfinished wooden candlesticks (not included), which can be colored with GourdMaster Ink Dyes to match your Gourd Goblet!

Lovely gourd art by Sue Sweder.

Gourd with ginger jar lid, by Gloria Crane.
This project is available as an online class - click here

Teresa M. Poindexter amazing carved gourd vessel with a lid! To see more images of this gourd art please see our Freatured Art section below!

Gloria Nobrega used pieces similar to Gourd Goblets to create the stands for her gourgeous butterfly vase shown above.
Thank you, Gloria, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!

*Offer may not be combined with some other discounts and specials


Today's Featured Gourd Art!

Diane Bruder Designs created this awesome canteen gourd mask! Thank you, Diane, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!


Letters from Our Customers

'I just wanted to say thank you! Your company is awesome to deal with and they actually take the time to reach out and call if there’s any type of issue.
Your gourds are far and above the best I’ve used. I’m so excited to open up the box when I receive my order to see what you’ve picked out for me!" - Best regards,
Tammy Adams

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"Oh my goodness I love this company! All products I’ve ordered are fantastic. It’s become my go to for binging on videos so informative and educational for beginners like me. Welburn Gourd Farm is now on my bucket list of places to visit. I would absolutely love to travel there from KY next year, take classes and savor all that is gourd decorating. Happy Holidays to all the gourders out there! "- Diane

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"I LOVE your company! Have LOVED and shopped with Welburn Gourd Farm for many years. Always great products, idea help, classes and customer service. When people ask where I get my gourds, I reply Welburn Gourd Farm, none other. Thank you!" - Deni Halterman

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