Every Welburn Gourd is naturally grown, making each one unique. We grade our gourds based on structural integrity and workable surface. Not shell color.
Premium Quality
- 90–99.5% workable surface
- Minimal natural growing characteristics
- Little preparation required
Standard Quality
- More natural character
- Same sturdy shells
- Great for artists comfortable with a little extra prep
Orders are processed within 5-7 business days before shipping.
We ship orders Tuesday through Friday only. Orders are not shipped on weekends or holidays.
Gourd orders are carefully hand-selected, cleaned, and packed to ensure you receive the best quality possible.
You'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your order is on its way.
GourdMaster™ Fili-Point Burr
Do you ever wonder how artists create fancy cuts and filigree carving? They look so beautiful, but how do they do it? The secret is the GourdMaster™ Fili-Point Burr. This unique burr was created specifically for use on gourds and is by far our most popular burr with gourd artists.
The Fili-Point Burr is a double-coated diamond burr that tapers to a fine point allowing you to create amazing carvings on any gourd.
See the amazing things you can do with a Fili-Point burr! Watch the video above!
Pictured above, gourd art by Christy Barajas featuring smooth filigree carving done using the Fili-Point Burr.
The Fili-Point burr is a must-have tool among gourd artist because of its many uses!
- Create Micro-Filigree and Large Filigree
- Make intricate cuts
- Make your own gourd cut-outs
- Drill tiny holes
- Cut open Welburn's thick-shelled gourds!
The Fili-Point burr has a grit coarse enough to cut through thick shells with ease, yet fine enough to leave a nice, smooth finish on the cut line!
*The Fili-Point burr is compatible with: GourdMaster™ Pro Carvers, Dremel Rotary Tools, and Master Carvers.
Koi Pot with Circular Filigree Carving by Christy Barajas, Watch Video for More Information.
Textured Canteen Gourd by Christy Barajas,
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Picured above, gourd art by Gloria Crane featuring cut outs and filigree carving.
"Welburn Gourd Farm's Fili point burrs help me to create tiny details on a gourd..."
- Jeannie Palmer Thank you, Jeannie for sharing your gourd art with us on Facebook!
"I just wanted you to know how much I like the Fili-Point Burr. It is the best burr I've used for doing filigree cut work. Unlike other pointed burrs that leave ridges, the Fili-Point makes a nice clean cut the first time and saves a step. It can be used for doing small filigree as well as large cut outs. Welburn you got a keeper with this one." - Gloria Crane
Manufactured and designed exclusively for GourdMaster™, the "Fili-Point" Burr is made with the highest quality industrial grade diamonds.
Unlike standard diamond burrs, the "Fili-Point" burr is made with a double coating of jagged cut diamonds. This makes them more durable and longer-lasting than standard diamond burrs.
Pictured here, "Tree Forest" Gourd bowl by Claudia Herber, created using the Fili-Point Burr!
Pictured above, gourd art by Mary Gehley featuring filigree carving and fancy cut rim.
Pictured above, gourd art by Kelsey Nelson featuring Filigree Carving
"The [Fili-Point] burr is awesome! The cutting action is powerful and so smooth, like cutting through butter, so it leaves a clean edge - this means less sanding for me (always a good thing!). From tiny filigree holes to larger cut-outs, this burr easily does it all! I love that I can just plunge it right into the gourd and it doesn't grab. Because of it's size it fits into tiny corners, so I can cut really intricate shapes." - Mary Gehley
This beautiful gourd is by Janet Chapp. We love how the filigree carving is a focal point of the piece and really makes her turquoise cab stand out. Thank you, Janet, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
This awesome gourd with filigree carving by Penny Jacobs Marsh, won a Grand Champion ribbon at the New Mexico, Otero County Fair! Congratulations, Penny, and thank you for sharing your art with us on Facebook!
Discover the magic of the Fili-Point Burr in the videos below!
In the video above you'll see how to create Fancy cuts and Filigree using the Fili-Point burr!
See How to Create Your Gourd Leaf Cut-Outs the Easy Way in the Video Below!
How to Carve Intricate Designs UsingStick 'n Burn
In the video above you'll see how easy it is to create a variety of complex cuts using the Fili-Point Burr!
Original air date 03/31/2017
See how artist, Christy Barajas created this beautiful koi gourd!
In this video, Christy will show you how to make cute gourd decorations out of gourd pieces so that you can enhance your gourd art projects with 3-D adornments using the popular Fili-Point Burr. Original air date: 9/24/16.
In the video above, you'll see why the Fili-Point burr is a favorite among gourd artists!
See how to create beautiful carving and colors on your gourd art!
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