Date + Time: April 26th, 9am-3pm
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
Level: All Levels but some carving experience will be helpful
Description: Learn how to transfer a design onto a gourd, carve a 3D design, and how to enhance the feeling of depth with metallic gourd dyes
Materials Provided:
- Pattern
- Press N Seal to transfer onto the gourd
- Dyes
- Gloves
- Paint Brushes
- Alcohol to thin the dyes
Tools to Bring:
- Canteen or similar shaped gourd that is thick enough to take substantial carving. The Gourd may be open and cleaned out or may be left whole. Gourd should be 5 to 7 inches across in the area you are going to carve.
- Carver and carving burrs
- Respirator - ones specifically used for wood working
- Heat Setter