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May 28, 2022: Get a FREE bottle of Metallic Ink, plus amazing gourd art and more!

May 28, 2022: Get a FREE bottle of Metallic Ink, plus amazing gourd art and more!

Attention Customers: We will be closed for Memorial Day (Monday, May 30th, 2022).
We will resume our normal business hours on Tuesday, May 31st. Thank you and have a great weekend!

Get a FREE Bottle of Metallic Ink
with Any Purchase of $25 or More!
3 days only. Offer expires Tuesday, 5/31/22 at midnight.

Shown above, GourdMasterTM Metallic Ink and color swatch in the shade Deep Turquoise

Accent your gourd art with a splash of brilliant color! Use Metallic Inks for durable, reflective color that is long lasting and will not fade, chip, or peel off your gourd surface.

As with the regular Gourd Ink Dyes, they are alcohol-free and are specially formulated to provide a rich color that withstands time. Thicker than the regular Gourd Ink Dyes, the Metallic Gourd Inks are applied using a paintbrush or Fine Tip Applicator and go on as a solid, opaque color (no transparency). Mix well before applying.

Ken Vining used Metallic Gourd Inks to paint the
beautiful iridescent colors on his dragonfly gourd vessel!

You'll love the high quality, long-lasting durable color of the Metallic Gourd Inks! Take a look at the art pieces below for more inspiration!

Mini Vase with designs from our Stick 'n Burn, "Caltic Designs Pack", made by Krystal Garrido. Krystal used GourdMasterTM Metallic Inks to get these beautiful colors.

Fabulous gourd art painted with GourdMasterTM Metallic Inks by Grace Anne Swanson!

Shown above, GourdMasterTM Metallic Ink and color swatch in the shade Steel Silver

Get your FREE bottle of GourdMasterTM Metallic Ink of Your choice with any $25 purchase!
Offer expires Tuesday, 5/31/22 at midnight.

*Offer valid only while supplies last. Limit one per customer.


Our New Stick 'n Burn Poppies Now Available in a Digital Design Pack!

Download it Now for Just $8.95!

Shown above, Stick 'n Burn Poppies (Delivered to you as a PDF file you can print on blank Stick 'n Burn paper at home!

Above, Mini Gourd Vase featuring designs from
our poppy Stick 'n Burn Pack created by Sierra Bequette!

Above, Mini Gourd Vase featuring designs from
our poppy Stick 'n Burn Pack created by Gissel Olague!

This pack is also available as a Pre-Printed Stick 'n Burn Pack.
​Just $12.95!


ZipCutter Burr Back in Stock!
Just $14.95 or a 2-pack for Just $24.95! (Save 33%)

The ZipCutter Burr makes cutting and carving gourds a breeze! Use this burr to cut open your gourds, create fancy rims, and more!
 
The special design of this burr means it is lasting and won’t burn out with heavy cutting use.
 
Great for large-hole filigree-style carving, etching, and more!

This awesome carved gourd is by well-known artist and instructor, Gloria Crane! Gloria recently contacted us to say how much she enjoys using the Zip Cutter burr, so we had to take the opportunity to highlight some of Gloria’s incredible work!

The Zip-Cutter is a more aggressive burr than the Fili-Point burr, so we recommend it for advanced carvers or those with carving experience. For maximum control, only insert the burr half-way into the gourd shell when cutting, then if needed, go back and make a second or third pass (often needed for those thick Welburn gourds!

Lovely gourd art with filigree made using the ZipCutter Burr by Dianne Connelly!
See the ZipCutter Burr in action, watch the video now! (ZipCutter is featured in the second project on this video)

ZipCutter Burr Back in Stock!
Just $14.95 or a 2-pack for Just $24.95! (Save 33%)


Easy-Grip Applicator Holders are Back in Stock!
$8.95 each or Just $16.95 for a 2-pack! (one of each)

“I used the [Easy-Grip Applicator] holders today to apply stain to an intricate project and I love them. I am 52 years old and I do not have arthritis however holding the tiny micro applicators and even small paint brushes causes cramps in my hands after a couple of hours. …I will use [the Easy Grip Holders] frequently!" -Cindy Knight

Shown above, Easy-Grip Applicator Holders for Microbrushes (silver) and Fine Tip Applicators (black).

Easy-Grip Applicator Holders make holding applicator brushes easy. No more cramped hands! Great for people with arthritis. Simply insert the applicator brush into the holder and start painting. It's that easy!

We tried to design one holder that would fit both applicators but found out it would cost our customers over $40.00! The 2 holders together cost less than $20, hence our decision to have 2 holders individually sized for each applicator!

Easy-Grip Applicator Holders come in two different options, one for each brush type:
• Silver Holder = Fine Microbrush holder
• Black Holder = Fine Tip Applicator holder

Because the Fine Tip Applicator and Micro Brush applicators are 2 different diameters, they require 2 different Easy-Grip Holders.

Please note: Applicator Brushes not included.

Shown above, Easy-Grip Applicator Holder for Fine Tip Applicators.

Shown above, Easy-Grip Applicator Holder for Microbrushes.

Order the Easy-Grip Applicator Holders Today!
$8.95 each or Just $16.95 for a 2-pack! (one of each)


Gourd Art For Sale in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)

Gretchen Martin turned her gourd into this amazing avocado! She writes in her post, "Beaded Avocado. Made with gourds from Welburn Gourd Farm.

And approximately 17,000 cabachon beads. Approximately 7x5x4 inches, each “half” Winner, Chairman’s Award, 2022 Fallbrook Avocado Festival. If interested, please message for Venmo instructions. Thanks!" Price $200. To find her original post, click here.

See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!


Today's Featured Gourd Art!

Incredible gourd art by Alan Folder with painting inspired by Paul Corfield! Thank you, Alan, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!


Come Visit the Farm!

Above, Phoebe Welburn with Craft-Ready Gourd Birdhouses. Starting at Just $9.95! (Farm Only) Supplies Limited!

Our Farm is OPEN to the public
Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Our Farm is Located at:
40635 De Luz Rd, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Attention Farm Visitors: Please follow directions to the Farm from our website, click here.
Google Maps and Apple Maps are giving incorrect directions. Do not take Tenaja Truck Trail as it is not a paved road.


Letters from Our Customers

I received my ink dyes and love the colors. Always great customer service. Thank you Welburn gourds! -Patricia Dahlen

"Love the dyes I bought. They look great on my gourds and went on very smoothly. The colors are so intense, too...Thank goodness you offer them." - Marlene Record

'"Greetings Folks! Wanted to tell you just how happy I am with the amazing new colors offered in your new gourd [ink] dyes! The colors a bright & crisp, easy to use, & best of all,I can use drops of concentrated color instead of tons of leather dye. I am very happy, & will be passing this info on to all my friends! Many Thanks!" - Cynthia B, Picture Rocks Art

See our full selection of GourdMasterTM Ink Dyes!

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