Podcasts by Gourd TV by Welburn Gourd Farm
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Whimsical Birdhouses from 2022-06-04T00:04:32
These fun "Whimsical Birdhouses" can be used for both home décor or to hang outdoors for a functional birdhouse!
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Tips and Tricks for Using the ZipCutter Burr from 2022-06-03T21:54:21
Join Phoebe Welburn as she speaks with Gourd Artist and Instructor, Gloria Crane about how to get the most out of the ZipCutter Burr!
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51: Using a Hole Saw to Create a Gourd Lamp from 2020-08-27T23:26:54
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 la...
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50: Ornament Gourds are Back! from 2020-07-13T21:43:21
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 sho...
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49: Introducing the Stick‘n Burn GloTracer! from 2020-06-24T20:44:33
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 d...
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48: Product Demo: Proxxon Super Jigsaw with Special ‘Gourd Foot’ from 2018-07-06T18:26:05
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. Desig...
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47: Creating Gourd Art with a Hidden Lid from 2018-06-28T17:59:55
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 l...
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46: Creating Fancy Cuts and Filigree on Your Gourds from 2018-05-25T14:58:35
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...
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45: Take a Look Inside a Gourd with Phoebe Welburn from 2018-05-18T13:20:02
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 t...
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44: Great Tips for Gourd Crafters with Phoebe Welburn from 2018-05-14T14:44:48
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 ...
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43: Tour the Gourd Racks and See the 2018 Crop with Phoebe Welburn from 2018-05-09T19:16:19
Take a virtual tour of Welburn Gourd Farm with Phoebe Welburn and see the amazing new gourds from the 2018 crop! If you love working with gourds, you’re going to love this year’s crop! ...
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42: Creating a Water Effect on Your Gourds from 2017-11-27T22:44:09
In this video, you’ll learn how to great a neat-looking “water color” effect on your gourd using Ink Dye. This is great if you’re looking for a different kind of look on you...
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41: Creating Realistic Fall Leaves from 2017-11-14T20:03:26
Add leaves to your gourd art is a popular design idea used by many gourd artists. But how do you get your leaves to look realistic? It’s really not that hard once you know how its done! See h...
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40: How to Color a Realistic Pine Tree on a Gourd from 2017-11-06T21:07:16
In this video, you’ll discover how to add bright color to a pine tree design on your gourd art using GourdMaster ink dye and Formula 49 gourd shell conditioner.
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39: Creating a Penguin Gourd Ornament from 2017-10-25T19:07:03
In this episode, you’ll learn how to turn a mini-gourd into an adorable Penguin ornament. A favorite of many of our customers, these well-dressed, non-flying birds are one of the more popular...
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38: Creating and Attaching Gourd Cut-Out Embellishments with Christy Barajas from 2017-09-26T22:14:50
In this episode, you’ll watch as gourd artist and instructor, Christy Barajas creates cut-outs in a gourd then turns those very cut-outs into gourd embellishments. Products used in this video...
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37: Creating Gourd Leaf Cut-Outs with Christy Barajas from 2017-08-30T18:40:25
See how to create stunning fall leaf cut-outs from a gourd in this easy to follow tutorial by gourd artist, Christy Barajas. This episode is hosted by Kelsey Nelson. All of the products seen in the...
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36: The Fastest and Easiest Way to Cut Open Your Gourd with Kelsey and Christy from 2017-03-21T16:14:50
How do you cut open a gourd? It’s a question we get asked almost every single day! In this episode, Kelsey and Christy show you the fastest and easiest way to cut open a gourd using the one t...
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35: Create Beautiful Pastel Colors with Transparent Acrylics and Ink Dyes with Kelsey and Christy from 2017-03-17T00:37:31
How do you create a virtually unlimited palette of brilliant colors (even pastels!) for your gourd art? Kelsey and Christy show you how in this episode using GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics an...
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34: The Difference Between Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics with Kelsey and Christy from 2017-03-08T18:36:15
The most often asked question we hear from our customers is that they want to know the difference between “Ink Dyes” and “Transparent Acrylics.” In this episode, our staff a...
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33: How to Fix Discolored Carved Areas on Your Gourd Art with Kelsey and Christy from 2017-03-01T23:08:21
In this episode, you’ll learn an easy way to remove naturally occurring dark areas on your gourd after you’ve carved into the shell.
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32: Look at the New Leather Tooling Variety Pack Stick‘n Burn with Kelsey and Christy from 2017-01-18T18:10:05
One of the more popular design techniques for gourds is known as leather tooling. What that means is that the designs you create look very much like they were made of leather! To help make it easy...
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31: Learn fun wood burning techniques using various pens with Kelsey and Christy! from 2016-12-06T18:10:21
Learn fun wood burning techniques with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, you’ll learn how to use 4 different shapes of wood burning pens to create different patterns and designs on your go...
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30: How to Wood Burn Basket Weave Patterns on Your Gourds with Kelsey and Christy from 2016-11-29T18:49:10
In this fun video, you’ll see how to create a realistic basket weave pattern on a gourd using Stick ‘n Burn and a variable heat wood burner. This is a very popular technique that’...
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29: Fun Holiday Gourds with Kelsey and Christy from 2016-11-22T22:52:40
How to create fun holiday gourds with Kelsey and Christy! In this episode, learn how to create realistic “frosting” on your gourds. This is a really neat effect. For more information go...
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Episode 28: Creating Gourd Oil Lamps with Kelsey and Christy from 2016-11-17T19:12:25
Here are some great ideas for making fully functional gourd oil lamps with Kelsey and Christy! Get more information on our web site: http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/craftreadycanteenoillamp.aspx
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Episode 27: Creating Beautiful Gourd Ornaments with Kelsey and Christy from 2016-11-15T19:10:05
It’s that time of year when we love to create holiday ornaments with gourds! In this video, you’ll learn ‘Must Know’ tricks for creating fun holiday gourd ornaments with Kel...
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Episode 26: How to Use Our African Wildlife Stick‘n Burn with Kelsey and Christy from 2016-11-02T17:00:40
In this episode, Kelsey and Christy will show you how to use our African Wildlife Stick ‘n Burn pack to create some really interesting gourd art. Our designs are original designs created by o...
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Episode 25: Creating a Cut Out Ginkgo Leaf Gourd Pot with Filigree–Christy Barajas from 2016-02-08T22:01:57
Here’s a fun project if you love to carve! In this project, gourd artist, Christy Barajas shows you how to carve around your design to give you a very different look for your gourd art. This ...
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Episode 24: How to Create Gourd Gift Tags with Mary Gehley from 2015-12-16T00:04:07
What do you do when you want your gifts to have that something extra? You use left over gourd pieces to create gift tags that will instantly become life-long keepsakes for your loved ones! I...
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Episode 23: Create a Beautiful Poinsettia Gourd Oil Lamp with Mary Gehley from 2015-12-04T01:27:20
Here is a fun project you can make for the holidays! This poinsettia gourd oil lamp not only looks good but is also functional and will add flair to your decorations.
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Episode 22: Create a Mini-Gourd Turkey with Jennifer Post from 2015-11-06T00:20:07
Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to decorate your home than with an adorable turkey gourd! Watch as Jennifer Post creates a cute little turkey out of a mini gourd!
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Episode 21: Creating Beautiful Gourd Napkin Rings with Christy Barajas from 2015-10-28T18:15:43
You can create beautiful (and creative) napkin rings to spruce up your holiday table settings out of gourds! In this video, gourd artist, Christy Barajas will show you several examples of napkin ri...
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Episode 20: Creating a Gourd Jack-o-Lantern with Christy Barajas from 2015-10-21T18:15:17
How do you turn a gourd into a Jack-o-Lantern you can use year after year? Watch as gourd artist, Christy Barajas creates a great-looking, long-lasting Jack-o-Lantern in minutes!
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Episode 19: Creating a Coral Reef Gourd with Pigment Powders and Metal Leaf–Christy Barajas from 2015-10-15T00:33:12
Here’s a great project where you’ll learn how to use both Pigment Powders and Metal Leaf to create a colorful coral reef gourd pot! Gourd art by Christy Barajas
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Episode 18: Creating Beautiful Gourd Dishes with Chrisy Barajas from 2015-10-07T23:16:40
Here’s a great idea for turning your gourds into beautiful dishes! Not only are they functional, they can be as unique as you and crafted to fit your home decor.
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Episode 17: Creating a Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl with Laura Cunningham from 2015-09-30T18:04:27
Here’s a great video tutorial on how to make a Fall leaf gourd bowl with Laura (Welburn) Cunningham.
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Episode 16: Creating Gourd Birdhouses with Southwest Designs–Mary Gehley from 2015-09-23T19:25:40
In this video, gourd artist and product specialist, Mary Gehley shows you how to turn bottle gourds into unique birdhouses with Southwest designs!
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Episode 15: Swirled Color with Laura Cunningham from 2015-09-16T18:11:28
Looking for something unique? In this video, Laura (Welburn) Cunningham shows you a fun technique where she uses GourdMasterTM Transparent Acrylics with GourdMasterTM Formula 49 to create a truly u...
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Episode 14: Creating a Splashed Color Effect on Your Gourds with Christy Barajas from 2015-09-09T19:44:10
Love the look of alcohol-based dyes on your gourds? You’re going to love how easy it is to create that same effect with easy-to-use, non-toxic, water-based GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylic...
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Episode 13: Color Resist Techniques on a Gourd with Mary Gehley from 2015-09-03T02:58:32
In this video, you’ll learn how to use a color resist technique to create interesting designs on your gourds. Mary Gehley uses GourdMaster(TM) Liquid Mask for this technique which is availabl...
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Episode 12: Creating a Fun and Easy Birdhouses with Mary Gehley from 2015-08-26T22:36:06
In this video, gourd artist and product specialist, Mary Gehley shows you how to create a birdhouse from a bottle gourd that is unique and functional too!
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Episode 11: Creating a Beautiful Gingko Leaf Vase from 2015-08-20T20:48:09
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a lovely gourd vase with a gingko leaf design. Products used in this project can be purchased at Welburn Gourd Farm.
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Episode 10: Creating a Beautiful Parrot Gourd Using GourdMaster(TM) Metallic Inks with Christy Barajas from 2015-08-12T18:02:02
In this episode, gourd artist, Christy Barajas creates the art piece shown left. Pictured left is a large, tall mini vase with a Parrot and plumeria flowers created by Christy Barajas. She colored ...
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Episode 9: Create a Hanging Gourd Flower Vase with Mary Gehley from 2015-08-05T19:00:31
In this video, Mary Gehley shows you how to turn a bottle gourd into a beautiful hanging flower vase. You’ll see how to use GourdMaster(TM) Transparent Acrylics to create a unique finish on y...
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Episode 8: Creating a Gourd Vase with Metal Leaf Celtic Knot with Christy Barajas from 2015-07-29T18:00:46
The Celtic knot or weave, in its many styles and shapes, was among the most popular designs created by the Celtic and Norse peoples. Pictured left, Celtic Knot Vase in Gold Metal Leaf by Christy Ba...
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Episode 7: Create a Marbled Color Look on Your Gourds with Mary Gehley from 2015-07-22T20:11:16
In this video you’ll discover: • Great tips for making it easier to work with ink dyes on your gourd • Why it’s important to dry your base coat thoroughly before applying color • How to...
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Episode 6: Creating a Faux Birdhouse with Pinecone Roof Effect from 2015-07-14T11:00:02
Creating a Faux Birdhouse with Pinecone Roof Effect with Mary Gehley In this episode, watch as gourd artist and instructor, Mary Gehley creates a faux birdhouse (it is not a functional birdhouse) a...
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Episode 5: Woodburning a Faux Basket Weave on Gourds with Christy Barajas from 2015-07-07T11:11:23
Woodburning a Faux Basket Weave on Gourds Materials List: (Click Here to Shop for These Items Now) •Gourd Mini Vase, Pre-Cut and Craft-Ready •Pencil •Hobby Knife •Pre-Printed Stick n’ Burn, &...
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Episode 4: Fun Ways to Use Southwest Gourd Cut-Outs with Christy Barajas from 2015-06-26T22:10:35
In this exciting NEW video you’ll discover: – How to make a gorgeous “Southwest Landscape” gourd using Cut-Outs! – The best way to attach Cut-Outs – A cool trick...
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Episode 3: Layered Color on Gourds with Mary Gehley from 2015-06-24T20:09:11
Creating a Simple and Interesting Look: Layered Color on Gourds In this new video you’ll discover: Best techniques for creating the layered-color effect Why you can’t layer with ink dye...
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Episode 2: Creating a Gourd Birdhouse with Christy Barajas from 2015-06-23T01:49:11
Blue Floral Gourd Birdhouse Materials List: “Standard Quality” Bottle Gourd Drill Hole Saw Bit Cord (to hang birdhouse) Pre-Printed Stick n’ Burn, “Designs for Birdhouses&#...
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