Discover the wonderful art of gourd carving and produce gourd-geous results in a minimal time! Gourds grow in all shapes and sizes, and no two are alike. This book shows you how to prepare a gourd for decoration, and then lets your creativity soar! Step-by-step photos and text demonstrate several techniques you could use, including carving, woodburning, painting, staining, stenciling, and pine needle weaving. The projects covered here include vessels, a hanging potpourri, and an adorable Santa Claus. Patterns are included to get you started, and a color photo gallery displays finished projects.[AuthorName]By Sue Waters[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Sue Waters has been creating wood burning art for many years.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]190 color photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Carving, Burning, Painting[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]190 color photos[/ColorPattern]