This variety of gourds is truly fun in a box!  This is a variety mix of 6 of our 5-6″ diameter gourds which includes cannonball gourds, big ball short handle dipper gourds, apache dipper gourds, maranka gourds, and warty gourds.

This variety of gourds is truly fun in a box!  This is a variety mix of 8 of our 6-7″ diameter gourds which includes kettle gourds, cannonball gourds, big ball short handle dipper gourds, apache dipper gourds, and maranka gourds.

Our 10″ kettles are great for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They also make great baskets and bowls.  These gourds measure 10″ in diameter and around a foot tall.  

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  This box of 10 are 7″ in diameter and around 9-11″ tall.  

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 8″ in diameter and 12″ tall.

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 9″ in diameter and 12″ tall. Box comes with 9 gourds. These kettles have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

The perfect all purpose gourd, great for birdhouses, baskets, bowls, good surface for carving as well as painting.  10″ in diameter and around 12″ tall.  

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  These are 6″ in diameter and around 8-11″ tall.  

The perfect all purpose gourd, great for birdhouses, baskets, bowls, good surface for carving as well as painting.  8″ in diameter and 12″ tall

Gourd Bowls cut and cleaned inside and out with the top cut in a scalloped pattern. Ready for your personal touch. Great for pyrography, painting and carving. Most of the work has been done except for some light sanding. Sold individually. 8″ -9″ diameter bowl, mouth is about 5″-7″ wide. 

These gourds are perfect for snowmen, ornaments, and garland. These are 2-3″ in diameter and have great shells. Box includes 50 gourds.

These gourds are perfect for snowmen, ornaments, and garland. These are 2-3″ in diameter and have great shells. Box includes 50 gourds.

Natural gourd birdhouse with a multicolor patchwork pattern. Entrance Hole is 1-1/2″.  Each birdhouse is unique with a different patchwork pattern but with the same colors. Gourd is 7-8″ in diameter and around 9-11 inches tall.

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 10″ in diameter and 11-13″ tall. These kettles have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 10″ in diameter and 11-13″ tall. Box comes with 4 kettles. These kettles have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

Create your own masterpiece, gourd Jack O Lantern with this kit.  Comes with 2x 9″ diameter dried kettle gourd, 2x rubber base, and 2x light cord w/bulb (6′ cord w/on-off switch). You draw your design, cut it out with tools, and finish as you wish. (Paint and/or dyes not included). In a very short time you can create a gourd jack-o-lantern that will last for many years. 

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 10″ in diameter and 11-13″ tall. Box comes with 9 kettles

Don’t worry about having to use a hole saw, cut and clean out a gourd with this kit. Create a beautiful gourd table top luminary. Everything is included for one luminary: 1 6-7″ cannonball gourd with 2 1/4″ hole in the bottom to insert the light 1 lamp cord with on/off switch 1 light bulb 1 lamp base to help stabilize the gourd instructions included Note: First picture is beautiful customer art!  But gourd is not sent finished – 1 hole only

The distinctive apple shape makes these gourds a favorite with crafters who like to paint them. They also make great birdhouses due to their very roomy interiors. Listing is for one gourd.

These mini Tennessee spinner gourds are ideal for jewelry, ornaments, and home decor.  They have smooth, hard shells and are about 1″- 1.25″ in diameter, 1-1.5″ tall. 

Great for many crafts, snowmen, etc.They make nice ornaments because they are so light. The diameter is measured at the widest point of the gourd. Top of gourd has a pointed “cap” instead of rounding off.  Measures 2-3″ in diameter and average 3.5″-4″ long. Stock up for all your projects while saving money.

Canteen gourds are a favorite for crafting.  Some but not all have stems. They have so many uses including dishes, bowls and purses. A nice smooth surface, color will vary from light to dark blonde. Box includes 6 gourds.

The tobacco box gourd is great for pyrography, carving and painting. These are very nice shaped gourds. Color varies from light blonde to a darker tan. Some gourds have a taller peak than others. Box comes with 6 gourds.

These Apache dipper gourds are excellent for woodburning, painting, and birdhouses. Their bulbs are between 7-8″ in diameter and around 11-14″ tall. The total length of the gourd following along the curve is around 16-20″.

These blemished Apache dipper gourds are excellent for woodburning, painting, and birdhouses. Their bulbs are between 7-8″ in diameter and around 12-14″ long. The total length of the gourd following along the curve is around 20″. These apaches have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

These gourds have a nice large area for crafting and make nice tall vases. Height ranges typically from 8″ – 10″ tall. Diameter from 6″ – 7″ wide at largest point. 

These gourds have a nice large area for crafting and make nice tall vases. Height ranges typically from 10″ – 11″ tall. Diameter from 7″ – 8″ wide at largest point. Box of 8

These bottle gourds are nice for making people figures, snowmen, dolls, etc.  Measures 6-7″ in diameter

Smaller than the Medium sized birdhouse. Great for wrens, chickadees and other small birds. This is the way to go if you like making your own birdhouse. We do the drilling and cleaning and you do the finishing. This is a 6″ diameter gourd that has been drilled with a 1-1/8″ entrance hole, ventilation holes and hanging holes. The entrance hole may easily be enlarged with some coarse sanding paper or a jigsaw. They are cleaned and ready for your finishing touches. Paint them, dye them, or just spray a coat of urethane on them for that great natural look. LEATHER HANGING STRIP INCLUDED   Diameter: 6-7″ Height: 10-12″  This birdhouse is made from a blemished gourd and has some surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

This box of 12 kettle gourds are excellent for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 8″ in diameter and 12″ tall.  These kettles have some surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

Canteen gourds are a favorite for crafting. They have so many uses including dishes, bowls and purses. A nice smooth surface, color will vary from light to dark blonde.  8″ in diameter (may or may not have stems)

Artificial sinew is an excellent choice for crafts that need a waxy and strong material. Some popular crafts that use artificial sinew are gourd pine needle rims and gourd bead baskets. Also called fake sinew, imitation sinew, and simulated sinew.  It is much more uniform than natural sinew and can be cut to any length.

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 4 mm

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 6 mm

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 6 mm

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 4 mm

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 4 mm

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 4 mm

These beads are made of high quality acrylic (not plastic). They work very well for gourd lamps and other crafts because they allow light to shine through. Measures 4 mm

Make beautiful craft designs with this twisted paper cord. This cord is made from natural paper and given a solid winding to give it a firm body.  This cord is great to use in coiling a rim on a gourd with pine needles.  Includes 200 feet of cord.

This decorate straw bale is made of all natural, high quality straw. Stack a few of these together to create a beautiful, rustic display. Measures approximately 12″ x 7″ x 5″. Box includes 2 bales.

These large banana gourds are great for ornaments, painting, or sculpting.  These are between 5 and 7 inches in length, between 1 and 1.5 inches diameter.  50 gourds included

Very versatile gourd, long handled dipper gourds have a ball diameter ranging from 5″ – 6″ in diameter. Large in overall size.  Display with flowers, candles, incorporate into a beautiful centerpiece or just use alone. See the lovely centerpiece below, cut out and insert a jar, add water, and display fresh flowers. These gourds also make a nice birdhouse too!  These dippers have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

This is a box of 6 of our small dippers.  The have a ball size of 3″ – 4″ in diameter and length of 11″ – 14″.  These dippers have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

Rattle shaped gourd. Great for many different crafts. Short dippers have bulbs that range from 6″- 7″ in diameter and handles that range from 6″ – 8″ in length. The total length is usually between 12″-14″.  Handle may be straight or curved.  If you need a particular shape or size, please make note of this at the end of check out in the notes section.

These small bottle gourds are nice for making people figures, snowmen, dolls, etc.

Buy in bulk and save!  These are 1 to 2″ in diameter and about 2″ tall.  These gourds are slightly different shaped or have small blemishes but are still perfect for crafting! This box contains 30 gourds.

These beautiful mini pumpkins are bright and go perfect on a doorstep or as a centerpiece. Each box comes with 12 pumpkins. These are natural, real pumpkins (not artificial).

This is a box of 6 of our small dippers.  The have a ball size of 3″ – 4″ in diameter and length of 11″ – 14″.

These blemished Apache dipper gourds are excellent for woodburning, painting, and birdhouses. Their bulbs are between 6-7″ in diameter and around 12-14″ long. The total length of the gourd following along the curve is around 20″. These apaches have some small surface irregularities and/or blemishes.

This variety of gourds is truly fun in a box!  This is a variety mix of 8 of our 4-5″ diameter gourds which includes warty gourds, maranka gourds, cannonball gourds, and bottle gourds.

Kettle gourds are excellent gourds for birdhouses, vases, baskets and bowls.  They’re also very popular for woodburning, painting, and carving.  They are 7-8″” in diameter and 9-11″ tall.

Perfectly sound gourds, just like our normal jewelry bottle gourds but with some different shapes or small blemishes.  1-2″ diameter and around 2″ tall.

Just added this multi purpose hard shelled gourd. Perfect for a variety of crafts, birdhouses, hanging planters and much more.  Nice smooth shell, beatiful mottling.  Sizes range from 6" diameter to 9" diameter, to purchase options.  Length ranges from 11" up to 15" long.  Each gourd sold separately, and as with any gourd, no two are exactly the same.

Chinese Bottle Gourds are one of the most popular gourds for crafting. They are commonly used for birdhouses, snowmen, people and animal figures. Size: 5-1/2" – 7-1/2" diameter at widest point, 6" – 8" tall

A larger version of the Chinese Mini Bottle, sizes 3"  diameter and 4"-5" tall (average). A versatile gourd, washed and ready to craft. Most stand. Let us know if you need a particular size.

See what a gourd and a chisel can make and learn that chip-carving has never been so easy. The advanced techniques demonstrated builds on the skills learned in the author's first book, A Guide to Chip-Carving Gourds. Step-by-step guide, with 229 color photographs, demonstrates the many ways to decorate a gourd with only the simplest of tools — no electric cords, no noise, no dust. 10 Projects feature bowls, birdhouses, jewelry, and ornaments. A gallery of color photographs provides ideas for your own creations. This is a relaxing handcraft that any beginner or seasoned gourd crafter can learn and enjoy.

A new addition to our line of hand painted gourd birdhouses. White daises with blue accents. Gourd size 7″ – 8″ diameter, 1-1/2″ entrance hole. Finished for outdoor use.

Gourd Birdhouse for bluebirds, carolina wrens, swallows, hairy woodpeckers, and more. About 6″ – 7″ diameter, 1-1/8″ entrance hole. Clear finish and sealed for outdoor use.

Natural Gourd Birdhouse, Mahogany color. Entrance Hole is 1-1/8″.  Gourd is 6-7″ in diameter.

The Copper Canyon Canteen Gourd is a very round, symmetrical gourd that comes to a point at the stem. The shells are very hard and dense. All have intricate mottling like the one shown here. Size range is 6-1/2" to 8" in diameter, and their height is about 1 inch taller than their diameter (not including the stem). These make excellent bowls and planters, and are great for pyrography and carving.

Fiebings Leather Dye
Since 1895 Fiebing’s has researched better ways to dye.  Fiebing’s Leather Dye is the most recognized penetrating alcohol-based leather dye in the world.  This dye is also used to add color to other mediums such as gourds. It is easy to create interesting middle tones, by blending the dye colors together to achieve a different shade.  Each 4 oz. bottle includes one wool dauber.  See the color chart by clicking below.  We carry many of these colors, and as stated, you can mix them to create a shade you desire.           CLOSE OUT SALE!  YOU WON’T FIND A BETTER PRICE!

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Hand painted gourd, folk art style farm scene. Nice, thick gourd with a 1-1/2" opening and a leather strap for hanging. Bottom has drainage holes. Acrylic paint is sealed for outdoor use. Large gourd, Size: 8"- 9" W X 12" H. Would make a great gift for a bird lover.

For some wrens, titmouses, nuthatches, and more. 7″ – 8″ diameter

The perfect solution for the busy crafter. No need to prepare, clean, cut or shop for special parts. These gourds make perfect ornaments. You get 4 gourds, sizes perfect for ornaments and come complete with the hanging hardware. Decorate any way you like, add a ribbon and hang. It is that simple. Each 4 pack contains 1 round (1-1/2" x 1-1/2" plus or minus), 1 egg gourd(avg. size 1-1/2" x 2-1/2") one banana gourd (aprox 1-1/4" x 4" long) and one mini bottle. Discount priced, a perfect time to buy your gourds for Christmas ornaments.

A fantastic dried pumpkin type gourd. Just stain or paint for a lovely all decoration. Sizes vary, 5" dia. to 6" dia. 3" – 4" tall.

This is the first comprehensive book written on the uses of InLace*R resin inlay for gourd artists and wood turners. Chapters present carving techniques in gourds, mixing resin, insetting, sanding, and polishing. Step-by-step directions that can be applied to any gourd and five projects from contributing artists are include, as well as three original designs for the crafter's use. The most common challenges working with resin inlay are addressed and ten gourd artisans and a wood turner share their experiences with this decorative inlay material. An extensive gallery of gourd and wood turned art will inspire readers to add personal touches to their projects. A resource list guides readers to suggested supplies.

Great for making jewelry, ornaments, necklaces, etc. Approximately 1"- 1-1/2" in diameter. Gourds are washed and ready to craft. 25 gourds in box, variey of sizes.