DIY Gourd Project How-To Video

I recently uploaded another video. This time I recorded the whole process of transforming a gourd using carving and fliligree techniques, alchohol ink dyeing, and even a bit of knotting for a quick embellishment for the rim of the gourd. Check it out!



© 2014 Bernadette Fox

Leaves are Timeless Collection

I completed five gourds this past November, all of which incorporate leaves in some way. I am collectively calling them the Leaves are Timeless Collection.

Beech Leaves Vase

"Leaf" it Be

Michigan Maples

Oaks and Acorns Pitcher

Garland of Leaves Pitcher

© 2014 Bernadette Fox

YouTube Update

From an only gourd art YouTube channel to BFCreations (art, crafting, farming, and gardening and MORE)!
It's my first channel trailer to ring in the new focus of my channel. I appreciate video comments and make sure to LIKE it!  ♥

© 2014 Bernadette Fox

How to Decorate a Gourd with Macrame or Knotting YouTube DIY Video

Was very pleased on how this gourd came out! I cut open a martin house gourd in the shape of a basket leaving a good portion of the gourd to serve as a twisted basket handle. I decorated the "bowl" of the basket with a bunch of Josephine knots and the handle I chip carved. I love the rustic quality of the whole piece and I hope you do too, enough to try it out for yourself! Check out the video I made of the whole process. If you want one for yourself made by me then pick one up from my Etsy shop. Just follow this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/172435055/macrame-rustic-gourd-basket

 

© 2014 Bernadette Fox