{"product_id":"gourds-with-southwestern-motifs-bonnie-gibson-9781626541528","title":"Gourds with Southwestern Motifs: Rainsticks, Masks, Vessels \u0026 More","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures, gourds are a crafter's dream come true. They are one of nature's most versatile materials, and in the hands of a creative artisan, they can be transformed into beautiful and functional objects and instruments.\u003cbr\u003e This imaginative guide to crafting with gourds will instruct you in a variety of techniques for creating and decorating gourd masks, rainsticks, vases, jewelry boxes, and more, all with a unique southwestern flavor. Cut them, carve them, paint them, engrave them, or embellish them with leather, fur, feathers, and botanicals--endless creative possibilities are featured in this unique book. Inside you'll find tips and techniques on: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSetting up a work area\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelecting and growing your own gourds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCleaning and cutting gourds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSafely using power tools\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePyrography or \"drawing with fire\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnd nearly two-dozen specific gourd projects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith beautiful photos and detailed instructions, \u003cem\u003eGourds with Southwestern Motifs\u003c\/em\u003e is sure to delight and inspire beginners and seasoned experts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Bonnie Gibson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626541523\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626541528\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/07\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 168\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.63d","brand":"Bonnie Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43984708960511,"sku":"9781626541528","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8ddeb6a7-2f35-49ff-b12f-9af2d73462d0.jpg?v=1683273806","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gourds-with-southwestern-motifs-bonnie-gibson-9781626541528","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}