Gourd Art

English

Series: Beyond the Basics (Sterling Publishing) Ser.

ISBN: 1402753683

EAN: 9781402753688

Category: Crafts & Hobbies / Nature Crafts

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.

Release Date: 03/24/2008

Synopsis: A common wild gourd becomes a thing of beauty in the hands of 25 top artisans who specialize in exploring, expressingand teachingtheir handiwork. Magnificent projects shown in illuminating full-color photos and practical skills introduce you to a universe of ways to turn gourds into works of art. Learn to use simple media such as staining, stenciling, carving, and pyrography, which are all clearly explained. Projects include an elaborate teapot with a metallic finish; carved oak and maple leaf bowls; Path to Harmony gourd with mother of pearl, abalone, and turquoise inlay; carved gourd lamps; hand painted and decorated masks; gourd birdhouse with pyrographed Celtic design; lizard and broken pottery designs; and Babys New Shoes with a carved, pyrographed, and painted finish.

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Gourd Art

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.43 inches

Width: 8.88 inches

Length: 8.88 inches

Weight: 17.81 oz

Pages: 144