Blog – Welburn Gourds

Whimsical Birdhouses

Robert Imbriale — Sat, 04 Jun 2022 00:04:32 +0000

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

Robert Imbriale — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 21:54:21 +0000

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

Robert Imbriale — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 23:26:54 +0000

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!

Robert Imbriale — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:43:21 +0000

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!

Robert Imbriale — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:44:33 +0000

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’

Robert Imbriale — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 18:26:05 +0000

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

Robert Imbriale — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 17:59:55 +0000

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

Robert Imbriale — Fri, 25 May 2018 14:58:35 +0000

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

Robert Imbriale — Fri, 18 May 2018 13:20:02 +0000

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

Robert Imbriale — Mon, 14 May 2018 14:44:48 +0000

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 […]