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.
"I love this burr!!! I like it because it is strong and easy to use... Thank you for always coming up with new things to make our gourd life easier." - Pamala Redhawk
"I love the new zip cutter bur, fast and fabulous!" - Cheri Fiedler
Make detailed cuts, including rounding and smoothing edges, intricate cut outs, holes for luminarias, and more! The tapered shape is perfect for detailed cuts and carving. The durale carbide metal easily carves through the gourd shell.
This video is full of great information on how to get the most out of your ZipCutter burr,
including how to keep your burr from “jumping” when you carve, the right and wrong way to do filigree carving,
special tips for cutting thick gourds, and more!
Gourd art by Dianne Connelly. Click here to see the video of Dianne creating this gourd luminaria using the ZipCutter Burr! (It is the 2nd project in the video.)
This incredible carved gourd is by Carol Kroll! We love the unique rim and how she has a variety of cut outs all the way around the design! Thank you Carol, for sharing your art with us! (Please note: This piece was created before the release of the ZipCutter burr and is included here as an example of how gourd artists use carving to create incredible designed pieces.)
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