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Have you tried your hand at gourd crafting? This video podcast is your key to learning how to prepare and craft hard shell gourds into fabulous looking works of art that will last a lifetime. New videos posted regularly so be sure to subscribe so that you can see them as they are released.

Welburn Gourd Farm


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    Whimsical Birdhouses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 7:29


    These fun "Whimsical Birdhouses" can be used for both home décor or to hang outdoors for a functional birdhouse!

    Tips and Tricks for Using the ZipCutter Burr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 24:38


    Join Phoebe Welburn as she speaks with Gourd Artist and Instructor, Gloria Crane about how to get the most out of the ZipCutter Burr!

    51: Using a Hole Saw to Create a Gourd Lamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 8:46


    How do you make a hole in the bottom of your gourd to fit lamp hardware? In this short tutorial Phoebe Welburn shows you how to use a hole saw to cut into a gourd so that it can accept the gourd lamp hardware kit. Hole Saws:https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/holesaws Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits:https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/gourd-lamp-hardware-kit

    51: Using a Hole Saw to Create a Gourd Lamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020


    How do you make a hole in the bottom of your gourd to fit lamp hardware? In this short tutorial Phoebe Welburn shows you how to use a hole saw to cut into a gourd so that it can accept the gourd lamp hardware kit. Hole Saws:https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/holesaws Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits:https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/gourd-lamp-hardware-kit

    50: Ornament Gourds are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 3:35


    They are back! Our very popular Craft-Ready Ornament Gourds are here! Every year we sell out of these gourds because, well, they are just so much fun to craft and decorate! Here, Phoebe Welburn shows you the various sizes available and some gourd art samples too!

    50: Ornament Gourds are Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020


    They are back! Our very popular Craft-Ready Ornament Gourds are here! Every year we sell out of these gourds because, well, they are just so much fun to craft and decorate! Here, Phoebe Welburn shows you the various sizes available and some gourd art samples too!

    49: Introducing the Stick ‘n Burn GloTracer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 9:41


    The GloTracer(TM) makes it easy to trace almost any design or photograph onto a sheet of Stick ‘n Burn* so you can transfer your designs to your gourds in minutes! No printer required. Watch this demo to learn how to set up and use the GloTracer and discover some of the many ways you can […]

    49: Introducing the Stick ‘n Burn GloTracer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020


    The GloTracer(TM) makes it easy to trace almost any design or photograph onto a sheet of Stick ‘n Burn* so you can transfer your designs to your gourds in minutes! No printer required. Watch this demo to learn how to set up and use the GloTracer and discover some of the many ways you can […]

    48: Product Demo: Proxxon Super Jigsaw with Special ‘Gourd Foot’

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018


    How do you cut open a gourd? There many ways to do it, but the best way, by far, is by using a crafter’s jigsaw with a specialized foot designed exclusively for use when cutting gourds. Designed and sold exclusively by Welburn Gourd Farm, the “Gourd Foot” has helped thousands of gourd artists make simple […]

    48: Product Demo: Proxxon Super Jigsaw with Special ‘Gourd Foot’

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2018 10:11


    How do you cut open a gourd? There many ways to do it, but the best way, by far, is by using a crafter’s jigsaw with a specialized foot designed exclusively for use when cutting gourds. Designed and sold exclusively by Welburn Gourd Farm, the “Gourd Foot” has helped thousands of gourd artists make simple […]

    47: Creating Gourd Art with a Hidden Lid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018


    How do they do it? In this video, Phoebe Welburn will show you a couple of really great tips on how to create gourd art with a lid where you can’t tell there’s a lid – until you lift the lid off the gourd! This is a popular technique and people ask us all the […]

    47: Creating Gourd Art with a Hidden Lid

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2018 2:42


    How do they do it? In this video, Phoebe Welburn will show you a couple of really great tips on how to create gourd art with a lid where you can’t tell there’s a lid – until you lift the lid off the gourd! This is a popular technique and people ask us all the […]

    46: Creating Fancy Cuts and Filigree on Your Gourds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018


    In this tutorial, you will learn a number of techniques for creating beautiful rims and embellishment cuts on your gourds using the GourdMaster(TM) Fili-Point Burr and Pro-Carver II. The Fili-Point Burr is sold exclusively by Welburn Gourd Farm https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/gourdmaster-fili-point-burr The GourdMaster(TM) Pro-Carver II is available here: https://welburngourdfarm.com/collections/carvers/products/gourdmaster-pro-carver This tutorial features the work of gourd artist Christy […]

    46: Creating Fancy Cuts and Filigree on Your Gourds

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2018 10:39


    In this tutorial, you will learn a number of techniques for creating beautiful rims and embellishment cuts on your gourds using the GourdMaster(TM) Fili-Point Burr and Pro-Carver II. The Fili-Point Burr is sold exclusively by Welburn Gourd Farm https://welburngourdfarm.com/products/gourdmaster-fili-point-burr The GourdMaster(TM) Pro-Carver II is available here: https://welburngourdfarm.com/collections/carvers/products/gourdmaster-pro-carver This tutorial features the work of gourd artist Christy […]

    45: Take a Look Inside a Gourd with Phoebe Welburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018


    In this video, Welburn Gourd Farm President, Phoebe Welburn will show you what a thick-shelled gourd looks like once you cut it open. If you’re new to working with gourds, you’ll find this video to be very instructive. Visit us online https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

    45: Take a Look Inside a Gourd with Phoebe Welburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2018 1:54


    In this video, Welburn Gourd Farm President, Phoebe Welburn will show you what a thick-shelled gourd looks like once you cut it open. If you’re new to working with gourds, you’ll find this video to be very instructive. Visit us online https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

    44: Great Tips for Gourd Crafters with Phoebe Welburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018


    Get an inside look at Welburn Gourd Farm, including never before seen footage of the farm, close-up shots of some amazing gourd art, tips for getting the gourds you need when you order by phone or online, and much more! You’ll see: Fabulous gourd art What you might not know about Welburn Gourds Insider secrets […]

    44: Great Tips for Gourd Crafters with Phoebe Welburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 25:09


    Get an inside look at Welburn Gourd Farm, including never before seen footage of the farm, close-up shots of some amazing gourd art, tips for getting the gourds you need when you order by phone or online, and much more! You’ll see: Fabulous gourd art What you might not know about Welburn Gourds Insider secrets […]

    43: Tour the Gourd Racks and See the 2018 Crop with Phoebe Welburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018


    Take a virtual tour of Welburn Gourd Farm with Phoebe Welburn and see the amazing new gourds from the 2018 crop! If you love working with gourds, you’re going to love this year’s crop! We look forward to seeing you at the Farm! https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com  

    43: Tour the Gourd Racks and See the 2018 Crop with Phoebe Welburn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2018 18:41


    Take a virtual tour of Welburn Gourd Farm with Phoebe Welburn and see the amazing new gourds from the 2018 crop! If you love working with gourds, you’re going to love this year’s crop! We look forward to seeing you at the Farm! https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com  

    42: Creating a Water Effect on Your Gourds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017


    In this video, you’ll learn how to great a neat-looking “water color” effect on your gourd using Ink Dye. This is great if you’re looking for a different kind of look on your gourd art. Products featured in this tutorial are available at https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

    42: Creating a Water Effect on Your Gourds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017


    In this video, you’ll learn how to great a neat-looking “water color” effect on your gourd using Ink Dye. This is great if you’re looking for a different kind of look on your gourd art. Products featured in this tutorial are available at https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

    41: Creating Realistic Fall Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017


    Add leaves to your gourd art is a popular design idea used by many gourd artists. But how do you get your leaves to look realistic? It’s really not that hard once you know how its done! See how to color stunning, realistic, fall leaves in this short and easy to follow tutorial! Get your […]

    41: Creating Realistic Fall Leaves

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2017


    Add leaves to your gourd art is a popular design idea used by many gourd artists. But how do you get your leaves to look realistic? It’s really not that hard once you know how its done! See how to color stunning, realistic, fall leaves in this short and easy to follow tutorial! Get your […]

    40: How to Color a Realistic Pine Tree on a Gourd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017


    In this video, you’ll discover how to add bright color to a pine tree design on your gourd art using GourdMaster ink dye and Formula 49 gourd shell conditioner.

    40: How to Color a Realistic Pine Tree on a Gourd

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2017


    In this video, you’ll discover how to add bright color to a pine tree design on your gourd art using GourdMaster ink dye and Formula 49 gourd shell conditioner.

    39: Creating a Penguin Gourd Ornament

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017


    In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn a mini-gourd into an adorable Penguin ornament. A favorite of many of our customers, these well-dressed, non-flying birds are one of the more popular animal creations we often see. Now you can make one for yourself… or choose a different animal pattern and let your imagination run […]

    39: Creating a Penguin Gourd Ornament

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017


    In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn a mini-gourd into an adorable Penguin ornament. A favorite of many of our customers, these well-dressed, non-flying birds are one of the more popular animal creations we often see. Now you can make one for yourself… or choose a different animal pattern and let your imagination run […]

    38: Creating and Attaching Gourd Cut-Out Embellishments with Christy Barajas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017


    In this episode, you’ll watch as gourd artist and instructor, Christy Barajas creates cut-outs in a gourd then turns those very cut-outs into gourd embellishments. Products used in this video are available at https://www.welburngourdfarm.com  

    38: Creating and Attaching Gourd Cut-Out Embellishments with Christy Barajas

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017


    In this episode, you’ll watch as gourd artist and instructor, Christy Barajas creates cut-outs in a gourd then turns those very cut-outs into gourd embellishments. Products used in this video are available at https://www.welburngourdfarm.com  

    37: Creating Gourd Leaf Cut-Outs with Christy Barajas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017


    See how to create stunning fall leaf cut-outs from a gourd in this easy to follow tutorial by gourd artist, Christy Barajas. This episode is hosted by Kelsey Nelson. All of the products seen in the video can be purchased at: https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

    37: Creating Gourd Leaf Cut-Outs with Christy Barajas

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2017


    See how to create stunning fall leaf cut-outs from a gourd in this easy to follow tutorial by gourd artist, Christy Barajas. This episode is hosted by Kelsey Nelson. All of the products seen in the video can be purchased at: https://www.WelburnGourdFarm.com

    36: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Cut Open Your Gourd with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017


    How do you cut open a gourd? It’s a question we get asked almost every single day! In this episode, Kelsey and Christy show you the fastest and easiest way to cut open a gourd using the one tool made just for this purpose! Remember to subscribe to Gourd TV so you’ll never miss an […]

    36: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Cut Open Your Gourd with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2017


    How do you cut open a gourd? It’s a question we get asked almost every single day! In this episode, Kelsey and Christy show you the fastest and easiest way to cut open a gourd using the one tool made just for this purpose! Remember to subscribe to Gourd TV so you’ll never miss an […]

    35: Create Beautiful Pastel Colors with Transparent Acrylics and Ink Dyes with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2017


    How do you create a virtually unlimited palette of brilliant colors (even pastels!) for your gourd art? Kelsey and Christy show you how in this episode using GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics and GourdMaster(TM) Ink Dyes. This simple technique will open up many new possibilities for you once you see just how easy it is to do!

    35: Create Beautiful Pastel Colors with Transparent Acrylics and Ink Dyes with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017


    How do you create a virtually unlimited palette of brilliant colors (even pastels!) for your gourd art? Kelsey and Christy show you how in this episode using GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics and GourdMaster(TM) Ink Dyes. This simple technique will open up many new possibilities for you once you see just how easy it is to do!

    34: The Difference Between Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017


    The most often asked question we hear from our customers is that they want to know the difference between “Ink Dyes” and “Transparent Acrylics.” In this episode, our staff artist, Christy answers that question and more!

    34: The Difference Between Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2017


    The most often asked question we hear from our customers is that they want to know the difference between “Ink Dyes” and “Transparent Acrylics.” In this episode, our staff artist, Christy answers that question and more!

    33: How to Fix Discolored Carved Areas on Your Gourd Art with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017


    In this episode, you’ll learn an easy way to remove naturally occurring dark areas on your gourd after you’ve carved into the shell.

    33: How to Fix Discolored Carved Areas on Your Gourd Art with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017


    In this episode, you’ll learn an easy way to remove naturally occurring dark areas on your gourd after you’ve carved into the shell.

    32: Look at the New Leather Tooling Variety Pack Stick ‘n Burn with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017


    One of the more popular design techniques for gourds is known as leather tooling. What that means is that the designs you create look very much like they were made of leather!  To help make it easy for you to create these designs, we have a new Stick ‘n Burn pack called “Leather Tooling Variety […]

    32: Look at the New Leather Tooling Variety Pack Stick ‘n Burn with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2017


    One of the more popular design techniques for gourds is known as leather tooling. What that means is that the designs you create look very much like they were made of leather!  To help make it easy for you to create these designs, we have a new Stick ‘n Burn pack called “Leather Tooling Variety […]

    31: Learn fun wood burning techniques using various pens with Kelsey and Christy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016


    Learn fun wood burning techniques with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 4 different shapes of wood burning pens to create different patterns and designs on your gourds. http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburners.aspx

    31: Learn fun wood burning techniques using various pens with Kelsey and Christy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2016


    Learn fun wood burning techniques with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 4 different shapes of wood burning pens to create different patterns and designs on your gourds. http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/woodburners.aspx

    30: How to Wood Burn Basket Weave Patterns on Your Gourds with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 17:45


    In this fun video, you’ll see how to create a realistic basket weave pattern on a gourd using Stick ‘n Burn and a variable heat wood burner. This is a very popular technique that’s easy and looks great too!

    30: How to Wood Burn Basket Weave Patterns on Your Gourds with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2016 17:45


    In this fun video, you’ll see how to create a realistic basket weave pattern on a gourd using Stick ‘n Burn and a variable heat wood burner. This is a very popular technique that’s easy and looks great too!

    29: Fun Holiday Gourds with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016


    How to create fun holiday gourds with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, learn how to create realistic “frosting” on your gourds. This is a really neat effect. For more information go to http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspx

    29: Fun Holiday Gourds with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2016


    How to create fun holiday gourds with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, learn how to create realistic “frosting” on your gourds. This is a really neat effect. For more information go to http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/transparentpigmentpowders.aspx

    Episode 28: Creating Gourd Oil Lamps with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 9:59


    Here are some great ideas for making fully functional gourd oil lamps with Kelsey and Christy! Get more information on our web site: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/craftreadycanteenoillamp.aspx

    Episode 28: Creating Gourd Oil Lamps with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 9:59


    Here are some great ideas for making fully functional gourd oil lamps with Kelsey and Christy! Get more information on our web site: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/craftreadycanteenoillamp.aspx

    Episode 27: Creating Beautiful Gourd Ornaments with Kelsey and Christy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 11:54


    It’s that time of year when we love to create holiday ornaments with gourds! In this video, you’ll learn ‘Must Know’ tricks for creating fun holiday gourd ornaments with Kelsey and Christy.  Get more information on ornament gourds here: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/gourdornaments.aspx

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