Marianne Barnes Livres

Gourds are wonderful palettes for all types of art, with a vast array of materials available for everything from decorating crafty, cute gourds to making serious gourd art. Through 300 color images and tutorials from several contributing artists, see how embellishments can add variety to your gourd designs. Beads, metal, wire, clay, antlers, and other art materials are used to give character to a gourd mask, dress up a gourd doll, or add the final touch to gourd jewelry and holiday-themed gourd decorations. There is projects for all skill levels, whether you are new to gourds or a seasoned gourd artist. With patterns and a gallery of completed works, this is a fun book that will stimulate your creativity and inspire ideas for embellishing your own gourds.

Focusing on gourd art, this book offers a comprehensive guide to enhancing gourd bowls with various rim techniques. It features over 200 color images and tutorials from contributing artists, showcasing materials such as chip stone, beading, leather, and more. The range of rim designs varies from simple to intricate, providing inspiration through a gallery of completed works. Suitable for artists of all skill levels, this resource emphasizes how a well-crafted rim can beautifully complete a gourd's overall design.

Combine basket weaving and gourd art in this new DIY. With 200 color images and step-by-step directions, five projects are presented for both the beginner and advanced Twine and Triple Twine Gourd, Twill Woven Gourd, and a Gourd Basket with Four Rod Wale.t Chapters cover preparing the gourd, weaving techniques, strengthening the rim, and adding embellishments to your finished woven gourd. Six contributing artists provide tips, and a gallery of completed works offers inspiration for creating your own designs.