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Welcome to our page of gourd books at Amish Gourds. From here, novices and experts can browse and discover step-by-step instructions for creating gourd art in many delightful forms. Learn to create decorated gourds as dolls, musical instruments, pull toys, planters and so much more. You'll get help coming up with the perfect gourd craft idea to artistically express yourself. You'll find guidance for selecting the right gourd art supplies for your dried gourd crafts (which can differ greatly from supplies for other arts and crafts). Wherever your painted gourd desires take you, you'll get great instruction for creating stunning gourd crafts here.
As you peruse the collection of gourd books here at Amish Gourds, we want you to know why everything sold on our website is of such superior quality. It's because quality + competitive price + excellent customer service = the value that brings customers back for more gourd art supplies and dried gourd crafts. It's largely a no-brainer, really, but it's worth pointing out why we insist on delivering this value on every sale. When you're delighted with the gourd art value you get on your first arts and crafts purchase here, you're likely to be back when you need supplies for a good gourd craft idea, and you'll probably tell your friends who share your love of decorated gourds. Whether you and your friends come to us for books on how to create your own painted gourd or you want one of the gourd crafts we've conceived... either way, expect the value. Everyone wins!
You've discovered our page of gourd books at Amish Gourds. Choose from books that help you formulate the right gourd craft idea and get the gourd art supplies for your project. Get instruction to make decorated gourds that will serve as birdhouses, wind chimes, purses and much more. The painted gourd is a versatile arts and crafts medium, and you'll love reading the many creative gourd art ideas represented here. When the first of your dried gourd crafts is finished, you'll want to create even more gourd crafts! We appreciate your visit today, and look forward to serving you.
Note: Shipping charges for a single gourd book are only $3.95 for US Mail shipment if ordered by phone. Ordering of multiple books reduces shipping costs online. We want you to save money! Call 877-843-0770 toll-free to order a single book anytime between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm Eastern Time. If no answer, leave a message with telephone number and we will call you back.
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Making Gourd Dolls and Spirit Figures
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It’s packed with images of dolls from different cultures and eras, filled with testimonials from the most creative artists working today, and brimming with advice and irresistible projects.
Item No. BSWMGD |
$24.95 |
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Gourds, by Bonnie Gibson
Gourds make the perfect three-dimensional canvas. With their varied sizes and shapes, they’re nature’s gift to the crafter, who can use a multitude of techniques to transform them into breathtaking pieces. This book from award-winning artist Bonnie Gibson shows these techniques.
Item No. BBGG |
$24.95 |
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Gourd Pyrography, by Jim Widess
Every amply illustrated page and project teaches and inspires. The artist's explain how to pick and prepare a suitable gourd; form delicate lines, spirals, and curves; and work through intricate designs.
Item No. 45028 |
$14.95 |
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Making Gourd Musical Instruments, by Ginger Summit & Jim Widess
Instructions to make over 60 string, wind, and percussion instruments and how to play them. These ageless instruments are made using the simplest of tools and skills, yet still bring delight to musicians around the world today.
Item No. 45036 |
$14.95 |
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Glorious Gourd Decorating, by Mickey Baskett
Gourd crafting at it's best, 128 pages full of ideas, techniques and instruction.
Item No. BMBGGD |
$14.95 |
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Quick & Easy Gourd Crafts, by Mickey Baskett
Basic, time-tested techniques for making practical works of art show you how to grow, dry, and clean them, or where to buy gourds readymade for projects such as a child's elephant pull toy, planters, lamps, and birdhouses.
Item No. BMBGC |
$14.95 |
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Complete Book of Gourd Carving, by Jim Widess and Ginger Summit
Devoted entirely to carving on gourds. Includes the work of 92 artists.
Item No. 01558 |
$24.95 |
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GOURD CRAFTS For The First Time, by Marilynn Host
Wonderful Beginner Book! Easy to follow instructions with lots of pictures.
Item No. BMHGC |
$19.95 |
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THE COMPLETE BOOK OF GOURD CRAFT by Ginger Summit and Jim Widess
For beginning and experienced crafters, 22 projects and more than 50 decorative techniques.
Item No. 01570 |
$18.95 |
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The Weekend Crafter - Gourd Crafts, by Ginger Summit
Gourd Projects for painting, carving, coiling, beading, pyroengraving and more.
Item No. BGSWCGC |
$14.95 |
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Birdhouse Gourds and More, by Aurelia Conway
Unique patterns for creating gourd purses to birdhouses.
Item No. BACBGM |
$11.00 |
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Gourds in the Garden, by Aurelia Conway
The garden lover's book, includes a butterfly house, birdhouses, wind chimes and purse designs.
Item No. BACGIG |
$11.00 |
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How to Paint a Gourd, by Aurelia Conway
Step by step instructions with photos show you how to clean, cut, prep and paint a gourd. New patterns too.
Item No. BACHPG |
$11.00 |
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Making Drums, by Dennis Waring
If you would like to try making a gourd drum, or any other drum, this book walks you through the process. Lots of great pictures. Details on knot-tying techniques.
Item No. BDWMD |
$12.95 |
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Beyond The Basics: Gourd Art, by David MacFarlane
Inspiring Book. Features the work of many great gourd artists.
Item No. BDMBBGA |
$19.95 |
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Organizing Your Craft Space, by Jo Packham
This color-coded guide provides detailed, craft-specific instructions for creating a functional, attractive and well-ordered workspace for any crafting project.
Item No. BJPOCS |
$14.95 |
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Gourd crafting books make a great gift for anyone interested in arts and crafts. Crafting dried gourds is becoming more popular. Learn the basic techniques, including growing and cleaning tips to more advanced art forms. Amish Gourds has a large variety of gourd art and craft books to choose from. If you do not see a particular book that you are looking for, contact us and we may be able to locate it for you.
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