Premium Quality gourds offer excellent structural integrity and approximately 90% to 99.5% workable surface. These gourds typically require very little preparation before creating.
They may display a few minor natural growing characteristics such as:
- Small pits
- Minor scars
- Small bumps or warts
- Small surface cracks
- Slight leaning or asymmetry
These characteristics are generally minimal and are easily incorporated into or repaired during the creative process. A tiny pit may only require a touch of wood filler, while many makers simply design around these naturally unique features.
Because the bottom of the gourd is not typically part of the usable crafting surface, natural markings on the base are expected and are not included when determining workable surface.
Premium Quality gourds are ideal for artists who want maximum flexibility with minimal surface preparation.