Back In Stock! The 32-Color Set Transparent Acrylics Deluxe Pack,
Reg. $257.10 Just $159.95!
Back In Stock! The 32-Color Set Transparent Acrylics Deluxe Pack,
Reg. $257.10 Just $159.95!
See How to Use Transparent Acrylics in the Video Below:
FREE Video! Watch now, use this link.
Last Chance to Get Over 65% Off "Leather Tooling and More"
Digital Stick 'n Burn Pack!
(expires tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at midnight. No coupon necessary, price is already reduced)
Please Note: This is an "instant download" digital product, which means you can print it out on your Blank Stick 'n Burn and use it immediately! A link is delivered to your email with the download link.
Above: "Leather Tooling and More" instant download Sick 'n Burn pack.
On sale now, Reg. $11.95, Just $3.99!
Please Note: This is an "instant download" digital product, which means you can print it out on your Blank Stick 'n Burn and use it immediately! A link is delivered to your email with the download link.
Beautiful gourd pot with patina and leather tooling design by Gloria Crane. From her class, "Carved Gourd Pot with Hand Tooled Leather Look."
The faux basket weave and leather tooling designs are included in the "Leather Tooling and More" digital pack.
One of our favorite pieces on display in our store is the Tall-Body vase shown on the right in the video poster above. Watch the video to see how to woodburn the basket weave design!
Offer expires tomorrow, Sunday, May 3, 2020 at midnight. No coupon necessary, price is already reduced.
Please Note: This is an "instant download" digital product, which means you can print it out on your Blank Stick 'n Burn and use it immediately! A link is delivered to your email with the download link.
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Beautiful gourd pot by Kelly Gentry! "Gourd vessel with wood burned design, dyed, accented with a carved gourd piece and beads. Approximately 10" x 10"." Just $45 in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
We love this "Compli-CAT-ed gourd" by Linda Vacca! "Drawn, burned, acrylics paint highlighted. Glass bead rim and brown Artisan dye. 8.5” X 7". Available in the Gourd Art Marketplace for $115!
Lovely gourd with pine needle basketry by Janice Mcelroy-Gillespie! "Gourd is stained with layers of ink dye. Florida long leaf pine needles are hand sewn around the rims of the top and bottom. Gourd seeds are sewn into the pine needles. The gourd is about 12 X 7 inches." Just $195 in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
Beautiful woodburned and painted gourd with sea turtle by Karen Phinick Currier, just $225 in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
Sweet gourd lamp By Saranjean Hazel!
"Bluebird and flowers gourd oil lantern. Carved and handpainted with transparent acrylics and ink dyes." $58 in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
Just one of many art pieces that have sold in the Gourd Art Marketplace! Looking for a place to sell your art? Post your listing today, its FREE!
Shown above, beautiful gourd with filigree carving, by Linda Vacca!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
Fabulous gourd art by Lesley Bradshaw Orr! Approx. 18" Tall. This piece is available for purchase in the Gourd Art Marketplace:
Price: $1,000
“Message in a Bottle” won multiple awards. Best of show, Best of Masters and First place in its class at Georgia Gourd Society Gourdfest. Won Weaving on Gourds” contest which included featured artist in The American Gourd magazine. Also won a ribbon against hundreds of entrants at Quinlan Art Gallery of Gainesville Georgia in their members’ art exhibit.
Other work can be seen at Facebook page Gourd Art by Lesley Orr. (Named “Message in a Bottle” A bottle gourd with a gemstone embedded in epoxy resin in the bottom.)
Thank you,
Lesley
Shown above, 'Bargain Quality' Tall-Body Gourd Vases. Pre-Cut and cleaned inside and out and sanded on the bottom so they sit flat.
Above: Phoebe Welburn (left) and Maria Oceguera (right) hold medium size 'Bargain Quality' gourd vases, 7"-8.9" in diameter.
5 Days Only, Get Over 65% Off "Leather Tooling and More"
Digital Stick 'n Burn Pack!
(expires Sunday, May 3, 2020 at midnight. No coupon necessary, price is already reduced)
Please Note: This is an "instant download" digital product, which means you can print it out on your Blank Stick 'n Burn and use it immediately! A link is delivered to your email with the download link.
Above: "Leather Tooling and More" instant download Sick 'n Burn pack.
On sale now, Reg. $11.95, Just $3.99!
Please Note: This is an "instant download" digital product, which means you can print it out on your Blank Stick 'n Burn and use it immediately! A link is delivered to your email with the download link.
We love this fabulous gourd piece by Jeri Lee DeLong! Whether you create your own designs as Jeri did or use the images from the above pack, 'faux' leather tooling is a beautiful way to decorate your gourds. Thank you, Jeri, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
One of our favorite pieces on display in our store is the Tall-Body vase shown on the right in the video poster above.
The faux basket weave and leather tooling designs are included in the "Leather Tooling and More" digital pack.
Watch the video to see how to woodburn the basket weave design!
Please Note: This is an "instant download" digital product, which means you can print it out on your Blank Stick 'n Burn and use it immediately! A link is delivered to your email with the download link.
Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits Are Back in Stock!
Ready to make your own gourd lamp? We've got you covered with our Lamp Hardware Kits! Each kit includes a durable black base, lamp cord with on/off switch, and LED bulb.
The included LED bulbs were custom made for use in this kit and feature 96 individual LEDs on inside each bulb. They are warm white and nice and bright!
Shown above, Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits
come in a pack of 3, Just $34.95
Shown here, beautiful gourd lamp by Fabrizia Carmen Scalia! Thank you, Fabrizia, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
The base has a notch in it to hold the cord and will fit snugly into a 2.5" hole in your gourd. It is designed to be almost completely covered by the gourd so as not to distract from the art piece.
Need the gourd included? Get our "Open-Top Gourd Lamp Kit," which includes 6 gourds pre-cut and drilled, plus 6 lamp hardware sets!
Shown above, lovely gourd lamp with carved roses by Anna Borowczyk-Rudecka! Thank you, Anna, for sharing your photos with us on Facebook.
Above, beautiful gourd lamp by Martine Guéprotte, for sale in the Gourd Art Marketplace for just $160!
Above: Lovely gourd lamp by Kim Grenert. We love the large holes cut into the gourd near the bottom giving it the look of a lantern! Thanks so much for posting your art, Kim!
Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits, Just $34.95 for a pack of 3 (supplies limited)
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Above, awesome gourd and copper birdhouse by Lindsay Scott; available in the Gourd Art Marketplace for just $85!
Shown above, beautiful gourd by Deborah Hildinger-Young. Available in the Gourd Art Marketplace for just $150!
Above: Amazing 3-sided gourd (2 sides shown here) by Bobby Sizemore! He posts, "10 inch diameter gourd with carving and hand painted Mountain Lion entitled: "Mountain Lion in the Forest". This is intricately carved on all sides and some geometric painting in 3D." Available in the Gourd Art Marketplace, $900.
Beautiful painted gourd by Erin Ridley! Entitled "Noche Roja," available in the Gourd Art Marketplace, $150.
Shown above, incredible "Marshland Scene" gourd lantern by Jane Mawson! Approx. 10" tall, Price $95.
Available in the Gourd Art Marketplace.
Below is the post Jane Mawson created for selling the art piece shown above. It is a great example of how to create a post that sells.
The photos are the most important thing, and she posted sharp photos with great lighting. Her copy is clear and to the point with some details about the piece, and she ends her post with the all-important "call to action," which includes clear instructions on what a person needs to do next if they are interested in her piece. Great job, Jane!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This beautiful gourd with pelicans and filigree carving is by Debb Doyle Chiappisi! Did you know Debb has some beautiful art work for sale in the New "Gourd Art Marketplace" Facebook group? Visit now, use this link!
Shown above, 'Bargain Quality' Tall-Body Gourd Vases. These Vases may have one or two small flaws, such as shell blemishes or small splits, however they are still great quality gourds and they always sell out fast!
Above: Phoebe Welburn (left) and Maria Oceguera (right) hold medium size 'Bargain Quality' gourd vases, 7"-8.9" in diameter.
Video Newsletter: Fun NEW product, FREE gourd patterns, plus featured artwork from the new Gourd Art Marketplace!
Get FREE Digital Patterns You Can Download and Use Immediately!
Get all 5 of our FREE digital design packs, including "Ginger Jar Patterns" and "Gecko Designs" shown above. Use this link.
Shown above, Stick 'n Burn in action. Print any of our digital designs onto a blank Stick 'n Burn sheet, stick the thin plastic film to your gourd, then woodburn right through the sheet. See a sample video here.
Shown above, beautiful lidded Canteen gourd with butterflies, by Sue Sweder. Project design from the instant-access gourd class, "Butterfly Gourd Ginger Jar with Fitted Lid" by Gloria Crane.
See the full selection of FREE digital patterns for instant download
New Item!
'Instant Download' Digital Stick 'n Burn Design Packs
Get digital patterns for your gourd art that you can download and use immediately with our "Digital Stick 'n Burn Designs" packs! (Print them onto Blank Stick n Burn for fast and easy design transfer.)
Save Over 50% When Your Order the Mega Pack!
Shown Above: Get ALL the designs with our deep-discounted "Mega Pack"
Reg. $237.70, Just $99.95!
See the entire catalog of NEW "Instant Download" Digital Stick 'n Burn Packs:
Awesome Gourd Art in the NEW Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Above: Gorgeous gourd lamp with dragonfly by Debbie Faucett. Just $92 in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
Above: Stunning gourd mask available in the Gourd Art Marketplace, Just $275!
Above: Giant 11" bushal basket gourd with carved turtle, by Regina Ward. Available in the Gourd Art Marketplace for just $300!
Above: Beautiful 'gourd pouch' necklaces with glass beads and latched tops, by Heidi Martin Sanger. (Cords are hand braided and adjustable!) Just $65 each in the Marketplace.
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
We love the lovely design and beautifully colored butterflies in this birdhouse by Christie Delamate! She entitled the piece "Flutter By" - her first post in the gourd group! Thank you Christie for sharing your gourd art with us on Facebook, we're so glad you posted!
Special Pricing on Bottle Gourds:
Shown Above: Box of 13 small 5"- 6" Bottle Gourds, Reg. $162.82, Just $89.95 (only $6.92 per gourd)
Shown Above: Our New low-cost "Learning Box" of 8 Bottle gourds, Just $29.95 ($3.74 per gourd) and $9.95 flat rate shipping.
(Note: Learning Gourds will have imperfections such as an off-center shape or small cracks or shell blemishes).
Video Newsletter: NEW "Gourd Art Marketplace," plus Lamp Kits back in stock, and more!
NEW "Gourd Art Marketplace" - Resource for Gourd Artists!
With so many art shows and events cancelled, many gourd artists are without a way to sell their art. We've set up a NEW online community in Facebook called "Gourd Art Marketplace" to help artists find buyers for their gourd art!
In addition, each week we will select one or more artists who have posted in this new group and promote their pieces on our web site and email to encourage people to purchase their art. It is Free to join and Free to post. We take no commission.
To post your art, start by clicking on the "Sell Something" link, then fill in the required information. You are also welcome to post links to your web site and/or Etsy store (store or site you link to must sell 90% or more gourd art).
Even if you do not have art work to sell, please visit the Gourd Art Marketplace to show support for the artists and share the link on your own page and in any online community that may be interested in purchasing these beautiful art pieces! Thank you!
Craft-Ready Gourd Lamp Kits Back in Stock - Yay!
Shown above, Open-Top Gourd Lamp Kits. Includes pre-cut and cleaned gourd with hole in bottom, lamp base, cord, and LED bulb.
Fili-Point Burrs Are Back In Stock!
Above: Fili-Point Burr, Reg. $13.95, Just $11.95! (For use with a carving tool, such as the Pro Carver.)
Great Idea for Canteen Center-Cut Gourd Pieces!
Above: Phoebe Welburn with the size options for Canteen Gourd Center-Cuts.
Pictured left: This lovely wall-mounted planter with succulents was made from a Canteen Gourd Center-Cut, by Dianne Connelly. Thanks, Dianne, for sharing your gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
We were just WOWed by this awesome gourd art piece by Janet Holloran Bratcher! She drew the designs by hand, and we love how she left the dragonflies and reeds natural looking. Thank you, Janet, for sharing your art work with us on Facebook!
Shown above: "Bargain Quality" Tall-Body vases - Just a few boxes left in stock.
Featured video: See how Christy Barajas created the faux basket weave on her Tall-Body gourd vase shown above.
Video Newsletter: Fili-Point burrs back in stock, 50% off Gourd Baskets, and more!
Shown above: 7"- 8.9" diameter, medium size "Bargain Quality" Gourd Baskets, Reg. $82.35, Just $39.95! (only while supplies last)
Fili-Point Burrs Are Back In Stock!
Above: Fili-Point Burr, Reg. $13.95, Just $11.95! (For use with a carving tool, such as the Pro Carver.)
Our popular Fili-Point Burrs are back in stock. Watch the video above to see the burr in action. (Please note: We do not know how long these will be available due to current supply chain issues so we recommend ordering soon if you need them.)
Get FREE Gourds for Kids!
"Thank you Welburn Gourd Farms for the Free Gourds for Kids. This is one of my granddaughter’s projects using acrylic paint pens." -Elizabeth R.
Welburn Gourd Farm is donating FREE Gourds to school childern who are required to stay home from school during quarantines.
Already received your Free box? You can get our NEW low-priced 'Learning' gourd box if you want additional gourds - Click here for more.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This beautiful 3-sided gourd is by Linda Vacca! Linda explained that she normally does not do gourds with such detail, but now that she has more time on her hands... ;) This piece is going to be shown in a gallery art show. We love it!! Such beautiful detail in the birds, and a gorgeous color on the body with a lovey finish on the rim. Thanks so much for sharing your art with us on Facebook, Linda!
Video Newsletter: Amazing art, Lamp Kits, and More!
Need additional Gourds for Kids? Get the NEW low-priced "Learning Boxes" click here.
Shown above: Canteen Gourd Lamp by Sue Sweder. Sue did such a fun, carved design on this gourd, we absolutely love it!! She used all GourdMasterTM products and shares, "I mix many of my colors using Formula 49." Thank you, Sue!
Here is Sue's color list for this project:
Tansparent Acrylics: Azure, Pure White (mixed with Classic Yellow Ink Dye)
Metallic Inks: Gecko Green, Aqua Shimmer, Bright Gold, Ocean Mist, Brass
Ink Dyes: Light Green, Christmas Green, Burnt Orange, Classic Yellow (mixed with White Ink dye or Pure White Transparent Acrylic)
Shown above: We have a few boxes of our 'Canteen Shape' Gourd Lamp Kit in stock. Supplies limited, use this link to order.
More Gourds for Kids!
"My granddaughter had a great time with the free gourds provided by Welburn. Kept her busy for many hours!" -Sheryl
Shown above, updated 'Gourds for Kids' boxes, average value of $47.00, yours Free! (Just pay shipping charges); Limit one box per household
Shown above, NEW low-priced 'Learning Boxes',* Reg. $47.00, Just $29.95 (just $9.95 shipping)
*Note: These are the same boxes as the Free Kids' Boxes. We made them for those who would like to get more gourds after their one-allotted Free box.
We are Giving Away All of Our "Instant Access" Online Gourd Classes
to Help Everyone During Coronavirus Shut Downs (A total value of $436.25, yours Free)
To help everyone stuck at home during the Coronavirus shut downs, we are offering ALL of our Instant Access Gourd Classes at no cost. (Note: there is a small $2.99 fee per class that our service provider charges for bandwidth and account use.)
Shown above, Some of our Instant Access Gourd Classes being offered for free for a limited time only.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
This beautiful gourd is by Carolann Chambliss! Thank you, Carolann, for sharing your photos with us on Facebook!
If you need a gourd shaped like the lovely art piece by Carolann shown above, we recommend our Box of Round-Body Gourds:
Shown above, small 5"-6.9" Round-Body Gourds; at right, Customer Service Specialist, Olivia Iglesias with small Round-Body gourds.