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DRYING GOURDS  

A three-month or more process of drying gourds by nature can be greatly accelerated by a few techniques we've learned through time and experimentation.

First, you should read my article on green cleaning gourds. It tells you which types of gourds can be green cleaned. Select the best of the best as far as hardness and thickness is concerned in your small gourds, such as Sennaris.

Gourds make for great fall decorations. Here are some tips for creating a great fall display using gourds.

Drying your own gourds for craft projects can be fun because it allows you to be a part of the process from start to finish.

Dried gourds are a great crafting medium. Here is how to choose the best gourds for crafting.

If you have never worked with dried gourds before you might not know what artistic media work well to decorate them. Here are the basics.

Green cleaning gourds is a process of cleaning the skin off the gourds before they dry, in fact while they are still green, hence the name.

Crafts with gourds are growing in popularity. Gourds make great vases, birdfeeders, bowls and ornaments. Here is an introduction to selecting, cleaning and preparing gourds for craftwork.

Gourds make a terrific craft and hobby project, they are a great starter for many creations. With some simple household items and a tub or sink, you can clean and prepare gourds for your favorite craft project.

Gourds are great for crafting, but they can be expensive. Follow these steps for drying your own fresh gourds to save money and have fun.

It's really very easy to dry gourds and their seeds, and the following step-by-step information explains how. Crafts created with gourds make fantastic gifts, and the options for using them are only limited by your imagination.

The rot-cleaning method sounds raunchy, and it is. It is literally what it sounds like. To rot clean a gourd, you do not need to wait for the gourd to begin drying. You do not need to wait 3 months for your gourd to dry before crafting it.

Gourds have been carved, painted, etched, hollowed out and molded for millennia. That's all well and good, but what are they used for today, you ask?

Gourds make a fascinating art canvas because of their three-dimensional shape making gourd art a unique art form all its own.

Drying or preserving your own flowers and foliage allows you to create long-lasting flower displays with a personal touch.

These easy to make fall candle holders make a beautiful display. Always be careful with burning candles- never leave them unattended.

Here are some easy and cheap ways to bring fall coloe to your home

Thanksgiving gourd baskets are a rewarding holiday craft. They provide a creative release and add a touch of warmth to your Thanksgiving table.

Excerpt from the book "The Journey Journals"

Five original ideas for simple thanksgiving centerpieces.

Luffa sponges can be used to scrub dishes or remove dead skin cells from your tired feet. No matter what you end up doing with the luffa, you can start by growing your own.

The only thing better than getting a bouquet of flowers is being able to enjoy them all year long. You can use these ideas to make your own personal potpourri that incorporates your Valentine's Day bouquet.

This article is an interview with Jeanette Vidgen of Current Events. She discusses the Kona Coffee Cultural Festival of Hawaii and it's traditional importance to Hawaii and the world.

Whether you grown your own pumpkins or visit the local pumpkin patch, there are so many fun things to do with these large orange vegetables!

Do you live in an RV? If you do, you may want to read on, as I am going to give tips on utilizing the small space of an RV. For myself and my family, we are very happy, and quite comfortable in our modest 5th wheel trailer.