6" long bent U shaped Palm Tool – 1/4" #9B gouge. This tool is very popular with gourd carvers. Ergonomic handle has flat spot on bottom for secure grip and control.

Package of medium grit sandpaper contains three sheets. Each sheet has 20 pads (5 each of four shapes), pre-profiled for the different shank shapes. Pads are self-adhesive.

6" long straight U – shaped Palm Tool – 3/8" # 9. This tool is used for removing larger sections of material. Ergonomic handle has flat spot on bottom for secure grip and control. Ramelson tools are made using the finest high carbon tool steel, hand forged, heat treated and tempered by expert American craftsmen. Each tool is polished, sharpened and brushed to reinforce the high standard that makes the Ramelson tool a lifetime tool. Used for wood or gourd carving.

Package of Fine sandpaper contains three sheets. Each sheet has 20 pads (5 each of four shapes), pre-profiled for the different shank shapes. Pads are self-adhesive.

Brown lamp cord w/clip in light socket. STP-1, 7 amp rating. U.L. Listed, Sockets rated 40W Max. Bulb. For indoor use only. 6 ft long, on/off switch, bulb included. Lamp Base sold separately.

Show your patriotism with this American Flag bird house.. Pretty and practical, the birds will love it too!  Sealed for outdoor use.  1-1/2" entrance hole

Great for birdhouses, dying, painting, and many other crafts. They are measured at the widest dimension across. Height is usually greater than the width.

The shape of an Apple Gourd makes it perfect to decorate for beginning artists. Ten projects include a 'Be My Valentine' gourd, fish and rooster adorned gourds, a gourd decorated with gift wrapper, and a 'Thinking of You' gourd with well-wishes written on it. There are many techniques presented. Through 178 color images and step-by-step directions you can use color, paper, common art supplies, and special effects as decorations. A gallery of finished projects will inspire your own creations.

An old favorite, Bee Hive with buzzing bees, painted on this 7" – 8" Gourd, sealed and ready for outdoor use.

Gourd Birdhouse with a Blue Bird painted on the side. Medium sized gourd with a 1-1/2" hole, perfect size for bluebirds. Sealed for outdoor use, ready to hang with a leather strap. Image may vary from picture shown as each are individually painted.

Egg gourds with a stain on the surface, nice shape and larger size. Easy to cover with paint.  Great for ornaments, kids projects and more.

Just in time for the holidays, the perfect size mini-box of ornament gourds for anyone who wants to make Gourd Christmas ornaments. This box contains 20 clean gourds of different shapes. Sizes vary between 1-1/2" to 3" in diameter.

This box contains 10 unwashed 5" – 6" Cannonball Gourds.

Nice box of 12 mini pear shaped gourds, washed and ready to craft. Sizes vary from 2-1/4" to 3" diameter, 2-1/4"-3"  tall.  Nice smooth, hard shell.  

4 Large Gourd Bowls, ready for your personal touch. Great for pyrography, painting and carving. Most of the work has been done except for some light sanding. These bowls may be re-cut to personalize the opening. Bowls measure 7" – 8" diameter.

This box contains 5 large unwashed kettle gourds. 3 gourds 8" – 9" diameter, and 2 gourds 9" – 10" diameter.

This box contains 6 washed 5" – 6" Cannonball Gourds.

Box of 8 washed bottle gourds, 4" – 6" diameter average, by 6" – 8" tall. Perfect for craft classes, figures, shakers and more. The "head" of this bottle is on the thinner side. Nice smooth surface, each box will vary.

This box contains gourd birdhouses in a variety of colors, shapes and hole sizes. Ready to hang, sealed for outdoor use. These are not seconds, but top quality birdhouses, cleaned inside so the birds can move right in. If you desire specific colors or types, please order separately, each box is different.

Offer your feathered neighbors a handcrafted home. This detailed project book for making and decorating gourd birdhouses and feeders is complete with patterns, color palettes, supply lists, and step-by-step directions for each project. The Fairy Gourdmother? walks you through creating ten birdhouses and feeders decorated in brilliant colors. From a charming hacienda birdhouse to a wall-mounted house in the shape of a wide-brimmed hat to a delightfully sarcastic hanging cat's head birdhouse, birds will flock to nest in your creative backyard subdivisions. Ideal for the aspiring gourd crafter, this how-to book has nearly 140 images and patterns with helpful painting, assembly, and gourd selection tips.

Smaller size cannonball, very round smooth shell, nice motling color on most. Size aprox 3-1/2"- 4-1/2" in diameter.

New for 2017!  Chicken in a fruitbasket hand painted on a gourd birdhouse, sealed for outdoor use

The perfect size for many types of birds, this natural finished gourd, 5" – 6" diameter ball is the perfect nest size. 1-1/2" entrance hole. Sealed for outdoor use, ready to hang with a leather strap.

Ring in the holidays with this beautiful hand painted gourd birdhouse, decorated with a bell, pine and ribbons.  Limited quantity available. Can be used indoors or out, sealed for outdoor use.  1-1/2" entrance hole will invite birds to get in out of the cold too!

Gourd and fiber containers have been essential for making human migration and commerce possible for thousands of years. This new DIY book takes a step back in time to show how different forms of fiber have been used to tie a loop around the neck or waist of a gourd or to weave an intricate basket structure to hold the handle. With more than 350 color images and step-by-step instructions, seven projects are based on water containers from around the world: a palm wine bottle from Cameroon, a canoe bottle from Borneo, a saki flask and a spiral woven bottle from Japan, a bule from Mexico, an intricately woven bottle from Indonesia, and a netted Hawaiian water bottle. These projects show the universality of the gourd in the human settlement of the earth, and make great projects for advanced gourd artists.

This book was written for gourd artists looking to improve their skills with the mini jigsaw. With step-by-step guidance, supplemented by detailed instructional images for ten projects, gourd artists will be able to create everything from simple puzzles and jack-o-lanterns to lidded leaf bowls and luminaires. By working through these projects, artists will build their confidence in using the mini-saw to execute techniques such as cutting tighter lines, cutting through a tight curve, and cutting 90-degree angles. The exercises also emphasize tips on cleaning, coloring, and sealing gourds. The book includes an extensive inspirational gallery and resource section for those who aspire to even more advanced projects

Stained and sealed for indoor or outdoor use, these 4" – 5" diameter warty gourds make a great fall decoration. Limited quantity in a variety of colors. If you have a color choice, enter in the comments section at the end of the check-out. Colors available: black, yellow, british tan, burgundy, brown

Hand crafted design of 3 African women on a gourd vase, stand included. Size: 6" W x 10" Tall . One available

Originally designed for scraping hides in taxidermy, they work great to clean out the inside of gourds. The stainless steel blade has a beveled edge on one side and a serrated edge on the other side. This tool is not quite as heavy as the GST22.

Egg gourds are easy to wash, buy unwashed and save. Size range 1-1/2" – 2" diameter x 1-1/2" – 2-1/2" long.

One really large canteen gourd, beautiful smooth shell, perfect for woodburning, painting or carving.  Size: 17-1/2"-18" diameter x 9-1/2" tall. (gourd is a little larger in height on the one side). No blems. Washed and ready to craft. Dimensional Weight shipping applies.

Pretty goldfinch bird, hand painted on a natural gourd birdhouse. Sealed for outdoor use, ready to hang.

This natural gourd basket is a perfect accent to fill with just about anything, sealed inside and out. 7"-8" diameter gourd, 6" opening has pine needle coiling around edge. Rope wound handle w/walnut shell embellishment.

This natural gourd birdhouse is hand painted with fall pumpkins and gourds, perfect for fall decorating. 1-1/2" entrance hole, sealed for outdoor use. Variety, every one is slightly different

For some wrens, titmouses, nuthatches, downy woodpeckers and more. 5" – 7" across

for chickadees, nuthatches and many wrens. 5″ – 6″ diameter

Birds will love this pretty kettle gourd birdhouse with a heart shaped entrance hole, painted red and ready to hang with the leather hanging strap. There are drainage holes in the base and the dyed finish is polyurethane coated for outdoor use. Gourd is 7-8" diameter.

This gourd jack-o-lantern is glad it’s getting close to Halloween because he likes to be on the porch greeting trick or treaters. He’s made from a 8″ Kettle Gourd and stands about 10″ tall. Plug in to light him up, base and lamp cord w/bulb and switch included.

Mini kettle gourd ornaments. Make a great natural Christmas Tree ornament or just for hanging anywhere. May also be used as an air freshener; just add drops of essential oils inside thru the entrance hole in the front. These miniature bird houses make great gifts. Large Ornament is 3″ W x 4″ H.
Be sure to note your color choice in the notes section of the order: Natural, Dark Red, or British Tan
If you would like a special color; give us a call at our toll free number 1-877-843-0770.

Miniature gourd ornaments. Each gourd is cleaned and dyed, then finished with a satin polyester finish to seal. Every gourd is different in shape and size, colors will vary due to the natural variations in each gourd. Sizes range from 1" W to 2" W and from 1" H to 2-1/2" H. All come with a hanging cord. There are four ornaments in each pack. Four colors, british tan, natural, burgundy and red in each pack.

This gourd pitcher makes a perfect vase for dry or silk flowers. You can even use as a real vessel if you desire. Copper color finish with natural handle. One of a kind. Size 7" diameter (not including handle) x 8" tall.

This is a great starter gourd rack or to use as an additional rack for your purple martin gourds. This gourd rack comes with a round pole, broken down as 2 pieces when shipped. The hub glides up and down the pole due in part to the installed glide buttons. All hardware is stainless steel. Also included is the hub, top perch rods, rope, eyebolt with single pulley, horizontal gourd arms, hitch pins to secure the gourds and rope winder. Easy to assemble. Gourds not included.

Two of the world's leading experts combine gourd decorating and fiber arts for a fresh, up-to-date take on a centuries-old craft. Ginger Summit and Jim Widess will inspire gourd aficionados with a wide range of techniques, from coiling and plaiting to stitching and lacing. Over thirty fabulous projects use materials such as pine needles, silk cord, leather, reed, felt, and beads. 144 pages, paperback.

This little 5″ long (1-3/4″ blade) saw comes in handy to cut out gourds when power tools are not available. (recommended for thinner shelled gourds)

Heavy duty piercing tool is perfect for punching holes in gourds. Length of tool is 4-1/2″, easy to hold and use by applying pressure to make hole (up to 1/8″ wide hole).

Create your own Christmas ornaments and decorations with these techniques for painting gourds. Learn step-by-step to do-it-yourself with tips for selecting the right gourd to paint and the right paint and brush to use. 138 color photographs for 11 projects show ornaments, including a Lifesaver Tree, a Nutcracker King, and a Peppermint Santa. The gallery of completed projects will inspire your own ideas for holiday decorating.

This beautiful and lifelike Iris is hand painted. Gourd has a 1-1/2" hole size, good for many types of birds. Sealed for outdoor use. Leather hanging strap included. Enter color choice at the end of order form in notes section.

Kokapelli Ornament made from a miniature kettle gourd, burned and stained then sealed with a polyurethane satin finish. One of a kind. 3″ W x 4-1/2″ H.

Pure, soft swatches of genuine lambs wool for applying dye to gourds. Approximate size: 2" x 2". Much faster and better for large dye jobs than the wool dauber that comes with the bottle. They stay soft – may be used over and over for the same color.

In this book, Al Chapman will explain the different tools and mediums that can be used, and will show you in detail how to use them for different effects.The art of pyrography — burning designs into wood and many other materials — can add a special touch to any project, including wooden trunks and jewelry, wildlife carvings, leather pictures, and paper collages. In this book, Al Chapman will explain the different tools and mediums that can be used, and will show you in detail how to use them for different effects. You will learn several methods of transferring a pattern onto your piece of wood or leather, how to give depth to your pictures with crosshatching, stippling, and flat-edge shading, how to make realistic-looking fur, and how to add shadows and highlights. Chapman's extensive experience with these techniques allows him to give you helpful hints for keeping your pictures realistic looking, with subtle and graceful lines. You will also learn how to use your pyrography techniques on paper, a technique that is useful for borders, collages, or decoupage

Works great for installing the entrance cylinder and cleanout access. I have not found another adhesive caulk that will stick to polypropylene plastics well. Water cleanup. One 5 oz. tube is enough to caulk 5 to 7 Purple Martin Houses.

Our friend Chuck Abare says this about Lexel: "In all my previously made gourds, I used a material called LEXEL. I have found that this material is much better suited for an application like this and plus, it NEVER hardens and it sticks to the Polyethylene parts extremely well. Gourds that I prepared 4 years ago are still going very strong without a single failure or crack. I would suggest that if you fear that using PPCA might be a problem for you, then use the Lexel. It can be obtained from Amish Gourds or from many hardware outlets." Chuck is an expert on Purple Martin gourds, you can read more of his ideas in our helpful hints, Purple Martin Gourd section.

An extremely popular gourd for many crafts. Size is 6"-8" dia. and 18"-20" long to curve (some are straight). We only have a few of these available, they will not last long.

Making Gourd Headpieces by C. Angela Mohr.

Angela Mohr uses scraps and misshapen runts of gourds to make fun things to wear on your head.

With simple tools and supplies already in the house or from a local craft shop, you can make tiaras, barrettes, seasonal headbands, and hatpins and also use gourds to decorate your hats and bonnets. In fact, with a gourd thinking cap, like the one shown in this book, you can create your own projects!

Mohr provides easy step-by-step demonstration of how to make and decorate a variety of headpieces.

259 color photos on 64 pages. Soft cover.

Natural Gourd birdhouse, medium brown with 1-1/2" entrance hole.

This is a great gourd for making ornaments, most stand. Size 2-1/2" dia. x 3-1/2" dia. Same in height. Perfect for Santa's, Snowmen and more. Washed and ready to craft. Price is for one gourd.

These cute little gourds look like miniature sized pumpkins. Great for fall wreaths, favors, floral arrangements or more. Sizes average 2" – 3" diameter by 1" – 2" tall.

This hand painted gourd birdhouse features hand painted morning glory flowers and a curious bumble bee. Sealed for outdoor use. Ready to hang with leather strap. 1-1/2" entrance hole for most birds.

Step-by-step instructions and 361 color images take you through 21 projects using both cleaned and uncleaned gourds. There's the snowman, gourd pin, shadow box, candy dish, and a beaded face mask. Chapters include cleaning and cutting the gourd, coloring and decorating, and easy-to-do projects with your gourd scraps. Though geared for beginners, this how-to book is also a great resource for seasoned crafters who want to take their gourd art to the next level. A gallery of completed projects will further inspire your own creative ideas.

These colorful pansies are a perfect addition to your garden or yard. Birds will love them too. Large gourd, 8" – 9" diameter, 1-1/2" entrance hole.

Purple martins love pine needles. They dry out quicker than wood shavings or leaves. This is quality, non-treated dried Florida Pine Straw. Use two handfuls per Gourd average. Sprinkle some on the ground below the gourds too so they can add more to the nest. Box contains enough for 12 gourds.

For anyone looking for nice gourds to add to your primitive decor, you will love these two gourds.  A large, 7" diameter body goose and a 7" diameter short handle dipper gourd.

Miniature precision machine with aluminum die-cast head. Quiet, precise and efficient! Grinder with 34 industrial quality bits & cutters with shanks ? 3/32'' (2.3 mm). High concentricity (maximum run out .001''). This high-revving motor has full-wave electronic speed control capable of producing continuously variable speeds between 5,000 and 20,000 rpm and is usable for extended periods at a time. The ground steel spindle runs in a ball bearing assembly, minimizing play. Six high concentricity collets sized 1/32'', 1/16'', 5/64'', 3/32'', 7/64'' and 1/8'' (1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.4, 3.0 and 3.2 mm) along with a collet nut are included. MICROMOT steel collets are hardened and thus have a high, consistent flexibility. They also maintain prolonged accuracy, even after regular use. The triple-slit collet is substantially more difficult to manufacture than the four-slit type, but offers a better load-bearing surface. This is especially important for cutters with small shank diameters. These collets should not be compared with unhardened, four-slit collets of brass and aluminum.

The diameter of only 1.4″ makes this tool very easy to handle. It weighs only 10 ounces (230g). A special motor gives it a quiet and effortless drive. The ground spindle and collar bearing all contribute to the ergonomic design. Improved gripping area for comfortable feel and control.

The high quality, triple-slit steel collets ensure accurate clamping of the cutters and high concentricity.

Six MICROMOT collets 1/32″, 1/16″, 5/64″, 3/32″, 7/64″ and 1/8″ (1.0, 1.5, 2.0 2.4, 3.0 and 3.2mm) are supplied. Power usage is 40W max., length 8.6″ and weight 10 ounces (283g).

This tool requires the use of either the NG/2S or the NG5/E Proxxon transformer.

For form grinding, coarse and fine surface and edge sanding, for re-sanding primer and surface finishes. Its safety voltage and reducible sanding speed make it ideal for wet sanding, too.
The unit offers a practical clamping unit for sandpaper, so no special sheets are required. Strips can simply be cut from widely available sandpaper. The sanding shoe measures 3 9/64″ x 2 9/32″ (80 x 58 mm) and possesses no overlapping elements and can therefore work surfaces right into corners and edges.

The tool operates on 12 – 18 V at 100 watt maximum power consumption. The sanding speed is electronically adjustable between 1,000 and 5,000 strokes/min.

This sander requires the use of either the NG2/S or NG5/E Proxxon transformer

Save money by making your own purple martin gourd birdhouses with our 4 pack kit. Everything you need to make 4 purple martin houses with an adjustable crescent entrance and cleanout.

This gourd rack works for natural gourds as well as manufactured martin gourds. The hub lowers and raises without turning while doing nest checks. Pole is made from 2" square high tensile aluminum and stands 14' tall. The 3/8" round aluminum horizontal gourd arms can lift off for easy nest check or pull hitch pin and remove gourd. The hub has nylon glides for smooth raising and lowering, includes 45 feet of long lasting polyester rope. Rack ships with a 2 piece 14 foot pole,  heavy duty ground stake, top perch rods, 12 aluminum gourd arms, hitch pins, rope winder, hub with attached eyebolt with rope and pulley. It's everything except the gourds! Easy to assemble.

Make your own purple martin house with this ready to assemble kit. Includes 1 large martin kettle gourd (9"-10" dia), cut, cleaned out and ready to assemble, cleanout cylinder (4-1/2"); starling resistant entrance tunnel (4" opening) and hanging wire.  You will need, flexible adhesive and paint if desired. Comes with instructions. 

Limited quantities available. Size range: 8" – 12" length, ball diameter 3" – 4".  Variety of uses for this gourd

Who does not love red roses? Birds will love this gourd birdhouse, sealed with polyurethane for outdoor use.

13 piece set consisting of 2 fine milling bits (1 each cylinder and cone 3/32" (2,35 mm)), 2 corundum grinding bits (1 each sphere and cone 13/64" (5 mm)). Each 1 micro drill 3/64" (1 mm) and 3/32" (2,3 mm). 5 cutting discs ? 7/8" (22 mm). 1 spring steel cutting blade ? 7/8" (22 mm) and 1 mandrel shank size 3/32" (2,35 mm). For cutting, milling, polishing and drilling.

A great summer idea, simple flower designs and butterfly , Welcome message on the side. Perfect idea for a summer gourd craft for young and old. Easy designs make it fun and easy for anyone to create a work of art. And the birds will love them too!

This little hard shelled gourd will be a must have for many craft projects. Many uses, rattles, dolls, ornaments and more. Nice surface for burning or painting. Sizes and shapes vary, most aprox. 3" dia. x 3" – 4" L

These cute ornaments are hand painted and crafted in the USA.  Each is individual, no two are alike.  Some have hanging attachment, some are meant to stand alone. Sizes 2-1/2" – 3" diameter x 3" – 4-1/2" tall.  Make great stocking stuffers. Sold individually. 

Looking for something different?  This hand stained gourd resembles stained glass, very pretty. Sealed for outdoor use. 1-1/2" entrance hole. Ready to hang with a leather strap.

Limited Quantity available of this gourd. Straight handled dippers are grown from a trellis.
Gourds are washed and ready to use. Price shown is for one (ea) gourd.   Dipper area averages 4", handle length 14" up to 19-20" length.

Ideal for cutting in tight curves, this jigsaw is able to plug directly into a 110 outlet, no transformer required. Works with or without the footswitch pedal. Comes with a sturdy case, 2 course blades, 2 fine blades, allen wrench, and instructions.

A beautiful, smooth blemish free shell. Many uses, large, 11" dia. x 19" Tall.  Only one Available

Extra large tobacco box gourds are great for so many crafts such as a large bowl, or making musical instruments such as banjo's.

Popular Chinese Bottle Gourd, unwashed in several sizes, priced by size as listed below. Choose size from menu. Price shown is for a 5" dia. gourd.

Unwashed Tobacco Box style gourds, ready to wash and craft. Size: Medium, 6″ – 8″ diameter. Make nice bowls, great surface for carving and burning.

5 surgically sharp blades in a pack. Always use sharp blades. Sharp blades reduce injury and make cleaner cuts.

Velcro Backed Sanding Pads – Coarse Grade 80 grit (68x48mm) for use with MB561 Minicraft Orbital Sander. Produces high quality finish on gourds, wood, metal & plastic. 5 per pack.

This hand painted gourd birdhouse has an inviting message for both birds and friends coming to visit. Sealed for outdoor use. 8" diameter gourd, with leather strap for hanging.

Kettle style gourd birdhouse with a lovely Wisteria flower hand painted on the front. Sealed for outdoor use, ready to hang with the leather strap. Entrance hole is 1-1/2", gourd diameter is 8" – 9" at widest point and aprox. 13" in height.

This wool sea sponge is the perfect tool for painting background such as the sky. Size: aprox. 3″ x 3″ x 2″. Sold one per package.

This is a really large gourd! 13-1/2" dia. at widest point and 22" in height. Beautiful coloring, would make a nice focal point for decorating. Some small holes, could be filled in with wood filler, or left as is for the natural look. Ships as 20 lb. weight due to being oversized.

Nice long handle dipper gourd, size 8.5" diameter (27" circumference) x 25" long.  Thin handle, very solid gourd.

What can you do with a 11-1/2"D (36" circumference) x 21" T Bottle gourd?  Very nice gourd, only one like this.

XLG Swan neck style gourd. I really like this gourd, lots of possibilities. Smooth shell, solid gourd. 8.5" dia. at widest (27" circumference) x 27" long.

NEW ITEM – available for shipment NOW! These large Purple Martin Houses have the crescent tube entrance and cleanout access with screw-on lid. Easy to do nest inspections and clean out the nest after the season.