Book Description
Gourds make the perfect three-dimensional canvas. With their varied sizes and shapes, they’re nature’s gift to the crafter, who can use a multitude of techniques to transform them into breathtaking pieces. Cut them, carve them, paint them, inlay them with stone, or embellish them with leather, fur, feathers, and botanicals: the magnificent possibilities are all featured in this splendid guide, which covers all the gourd crafting basics. Find out how to choose the right gourd (or grow your own); what safety procedures to follow; how to clean, cut, and smooth the gourd; and which tools and decorative materials to use. The projects range from a native rattle and butterfly birdhouse to ornamental treasure boxes and nested vases and bowls.
A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
beautiful book,a must for any artist,so many great ideas!.......2007-09-26
this is a beautiful hard back book ,there are so many facinating projects featured that I don't know which one I want to try first!!
Beautiful Book.......2007-07-08
I have seen Bonnie Gibson's art in person and it is unlike any other. The book has great instruction and information and beautiful art pieces.
The step-by-step color photos throughout lend to any library strong in pottery or crafts presentations........2007-06-10
Crafters have long used gourds for cultural expression and as artistic presentations: GOURDS: SOUTHWEST GOURD TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS FROM SIMPLE TO SOPHISTICATED narrows the focus to the Southwest region, offering both an introduction to gourd art techniques and equipment and a survey of some 20 classic projects from petroglyph pottery motifs to later Indian art representations. The step-by-step color photos throughout lend to any library strong in pottery or crafts presentations.
Gourds: Southwest Gourd Techniques and Projects from Simple to Sophisticated by Bonnie Gibson.......2007-05-10
Well written, Pictures and Projects are incredible and inspiring. Bonnie is a fabulous artist.
GOURDOUS.......2007-03-01
Packed full of beautiful photos and EASY to follow tutorials. Bonnie doesn't dissappoint with this one. My mind is reeling with ideas. Thanks Bonnie, you keep my gourd passion alive.
Betty K., Summerfield, NC
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Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.
Customer Reviews:
A Peg-Legged Man and the Underground Railroad........2007-08-30
During the time of slavery in the United States, many slaves were able to escape and find their way north to freedom by following the Drinking Gourd--Big Dipper. As the note at the beginning of this historical children's book tells, slaves learned a folk song entitled "Follow the Drinking Gourd". Masters and overseers thought the song harmless, though nonsensical. The song actually embedded directions on how to escape from the South into freedom in the North. I had known all of this before reading FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD. What I didn't know was about legendary Underground Railroad conductor, Peg Leg Joe.
Using the lyrics of the song "Follow the Drinking Gourd" and the legend of Peg Leg Joe, Winter crafts a short tale about a slave family that follows the directions of the song that Joe teaches them to escape to freedom next spring. Accompanying the text are Winter's earth-toned illustrations displaying the family's escape and the dangers they endure on their journey.
The last page of the book contains the lyrics and music to the folk song "Following the Drinking Gourd."
FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD is an excellent tool in introducing children to the Underground Railroad. It's also a good story in teaching astronomy classes to illustrate how the stars have been used for different purposes throughout time.
Poor Illustrations.......2007-05-29
I have used this book and video in my music classes for years. After retiring, I lost my book and thought to replace it with this one advertised on Amazon. Please don't waste your money! The pictures in this booklet are so dark, dim, blurry (almost impressionistic), and faded, that I won't be able to share it with my classes (even small groups). One would guess it to be a "knock-off" of the real book. Perhaps the original publisher should be notified. I will now be looking for the original hardback. Again..........don't waste your time or money.
Wonderful Story.......2007-02-13
I love this book; I have the song on a seperate CD and the two together are awseome when telling the story. A must for parents, educators, or schools that want to teach about "The Underground Railroad" or "Harriet Tubman"!
Follow the Drinking Gourd.......2006-02-25
A wonderful story about a family escaping slavery using astronomy and song. Beautifully illustrated.
Song of freedom.......2002-01-27
This fine story teaches even the smallest of children about the evil of slavery in pre-Civil War America. It shows a desire for freedom so strong that men, women and children risked their lives to escape on the Underground Railroad, following the largest star in the Drinking Gourd of the title (The Big Dipper).
The book introduces the idea of slavery, the separation of families, the sale of human beings at auctions, and the difficulties that people endured to escape--hiding in trees to avoid hounds, sleeping by day, sometimes on empty stomachs, and walking at night, sometimes without stars to guide them. Sometimes people along the way were kind, providing bacon and corn bread to share, helping them across the Ohio River, and hiding them in the attics and barns of safe houses.
The story's dramatic simplicity grasps and holds children. They fasten to it, eager to learn about the bonds that once tied African-Americans and the freedom for which they naturally yearned.
The book is a song of freedom. Alyssa A. Lappen
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“This book covers growing, harvesting, and curing as well as crafting and finishing....The projects, are artistic and imaginative and cover all techniques of dealing with gourds.”—Library Journal. “Lots of inspiring gourd crafting techniques and ideas—I highly recommend The Complete Book of Gourd Craft...its 300 color photos... depict many...amazing things you can create...plenty of detailed information.”—Organic Gardening.
Customer Reviews:
inspiring designs.......2007-02-25
I'm a woodturner who likes to decorate the bowls I make. This book has given me several ideas that I've used successfully. I've gotten several copies for members of my woodturning club and one copy for the club library. We're always looking for new ways to enhance the simple wooden bowl and this book provides many useful ideas. Highly recommended.
Complete Book of Gourd Craft.......2007-02-17
Extremely good book, very well written and good art descriptions.
Gourd crafts book.......2007-01-20
The book was in excellent condition and arrived promptly. I was very pleased with the service, price and book.
Gorge yourself on gourds!.......2005-07-07
What a great book! I took a gourd coiling class and the instructor had this book. I couldn't wait to get my own copy! This book is so thorough. From cover to cover it's filled with information, pictures and ideas, you can't help but be inspired. I was, and now I'm "gourding" like crazy!
LOVE IT.......2002-12-01
This is a great book for beginners such as myself. It gives good project ideas and instruction to complete projects. Also a good section on gourd history.
Book Description
Etched and painted with fire and heat, pyrographed gourds have existed for generations—and now modern tools and solid state woodburning systems have made doing fine detail work simpler than ever. Every amply illustrated page and project teaches and inspires, as a parade of fine artists discuss their tools, reveal their techniques, and above all go through each step of the process. They explain how to pick and prepare a suitable gourd; form delicate lines, spirals, and curves; and work through intricate designs. Among the awe-inspiring projects: a pyrographed Frog gourd, basket, and several pieces of jewelry.
Customer Reviews:
gourd pyrography.......2007-06-10
I thought this book would have more directions in it. Also there were no pictures to copy.
what instructions it did have were ok but there just were not enough of them.
A must have for gourd artists.......2007-06-09
This is the definitive book in pyrography on gourds. The photography is beautifully done and the book is chock full of great ideas. If you haven't tried pyrography on gourds - or on anything else, give it a go. It's habit forming!
This is an awesome book!.......2007-03-16
This book is a jewel! Beautiful photography and very well written.
Addicted to Gourds.......2003-08-16
This is an amazing book. I look at it over and over because of the beautiful photography and for the inspiration it provides to try different techniques. Recommended to anyone interested in art or nature.
Book Description
Jim Widess and Ginger Summit, the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and Making Gourd Instruments, have done it again: they’ve produced another winner to delight the many crafters who work with gourds. Large, lavish, and astonishingly comprehensive, this breathtaking volume introduces every tool and every technique associated with gourd carving, offers fabulous projects that advance in difficulty, and presents a gallery of works designed to inspire. See how to choose and prepare a gourd, impress the surface with a design, and work with green gourds. The magnificent methods of decorative carving covered include fretwork, engraving, chip carving, carving with gouges, relief carving, inlay, and deep relief or sculptural carving. Throughout, color photographs of exquisite carved gourds present crafts styles from countries around the world. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.
Customer Reviews:
Complete Book of Gourd Carving.......2007-01-11
Great how to carving book. Great photos. Not just for the beginner.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ONE.......2006-08-06
Having worked with gourds for quite a number of years now, I have of course collected quite a number of books on the subject. This work is certainly at the top of the list as to being useful. Most aspect of the art of carving gourds can be found in this wonderfully illustrated volume. Some of the subjects covered are fretwork, engraving, linear carving, chip carving, using gouges, relief carving, inlay techniques, deep relief or sculptural carving, supply sources and the use of high-speed grinder burrs and tips. There are hundreds of high quality color photographs. This work if of great value if for no other reason that it is a great sorce for new ideas. The text is well done and where applicable, step by step instructions are quite easy to follow. Recommend this one highly.
Adorável.......2006-07-03
Sorry, I don't write in English... I'm disease yes...
Adorei o Livro! Além de ter fotos muito ilustrativas, traz também os projetos de forma didática.
Parabens aos artistas. Este material serve de estímulo para minha família - que trabalha também com cabaças (gourds).
Thank you
Ana luiza
Excellent book!.......2005-07-29
I have been working with gourds for almost a year and have several books on gourds, but this book tops them all. This is a beautifully done book with excellent pictures and good instructions on carving gourds. What I like the most is how challenging and inspiring this book is. After looking through it once, I have so many ideas about how I can improve my designs and techniques, even though it will take me years to achieve the same level of quality. I definitely recommend this book to those who want to take their craft to the next level!
Book Description
Beginners will discover in these pages endless inspiration, comprehensive information, and fabulous color photos. Thirty-five projects, many with templates, range from practical (a Dotted Horse Utensil Holder) to whimsical (a clock that doesn’t tell time) to Holiday Easter “eggs” and splendid Christmas ornaments. “The results are gorgeous.”—Chicago Tribune.
Customer Reviews:
Creating beautiful gourds.......2007-06-11
As a novice in crafting with gourds this book gave me all the information from choosing a gourd to cutting, staining or painting, and creating texture to a gourd. Worth the money for anyone starting out on gourd crafting. Excellent resorce.
Awesomely good stuff.......2006-09-02
Awesome book! All around very detailed directions & photos for many beautiful projects. Plenty of inspiration to go around too, take a technique & expand. Wonderful book!
The most thorough introduction to gourd crafting that's out .......2004-08-28
This is the first book I purchased on the way to becoming a gourd crafter--I chose it not only because of the unusual and beautiful designs, but for Dyan Peterson's easy and encouraging approach/tone which other reviewers have pointed out. For me,the most valuable suggestion from this book has been to "branch out" and try unusual designs. Dyan Peterson's style (earthtones, natural designs and embellishments) is what originally attracted me. I'm not one for santas and cute pumpkins--these projects are somewhat more art than craft-oriented. I highly recommend this to seasoned gourd crafters who want to try something new, or to artists like myself who are interested in painting, sculpture and pottery and are looking for a new medium (an addicting one at that!) to experiment with. As Dyan Peterson would say, Happy Gourd Days!
A GREAT book on the art of "Gourdology".......2003-02-18
This was the very first book that I bought on Gourds and it gave me the inspiration and confidence to begin in the medium. Dyan's instructions are clear and thorough. I highly recommend this book!!
Beautiful Book!.......2002-12-02
For artist that want to try their hand at gourd art, this is a beautifully illustrated book. Artists are very visual , and this one will motivate you visually to get started or give you more ideas to create your own works of art.
Book Description
A common wild gourd becomes a thing of beauty in the hands of 25 top artisans who specialize in exploring, expressing--and teaching--their handiwork. Magnificent projects shown in illuminating full-color photos and practical skills introduce you to a diversity of ways to turn gourds into works of art. You use simple media such as staining, stenciling, carving, and pyrography, which are all clearly explained. Projects include an elaborate teapot with a metallic finish; carved oak and maple leaf bowls; "Path to Harmony" gourd with mother of pearl, abalone and turquoise inlay; carved gourd lamps; hand painted and decorated masks; gourd birdhouse with pyrographed Celtic design; lizard and broken pottery designs; and "Baby's New Shoes" with carved, pyrographed, painted finish.
Customer Reviews:
a must have book for any artist especially gourd artist!!!!!.......2007-09-26
I love this book I've already made 3 projects featured ,they turned out beautiful,I am looking forward to giving some as gifts and selling some,a great book.
Gourd Artists and What They Do.......2007-07-30
The philosophy of the arthur (DAVID MACFARLANE) is wonderful. One can learn much more than the BASICS in Gourd Art from this book. The pictures of the artists and their work explained are tops. The book reveals where one can go in the persuit of gourd crafting.
Just what the DR ordered!!.......2007-07-25
This is a beautiful collection of gourd art from the true masters, replete w/ useful suggestions, patterns, and instructions. THANK YOU!!!! Highly recommend to all levels of gourd crafters.
Beyond the Basics: Gourd Art.......2007-07-19
I was impressed with several of the atrists. I have done similar work and would like to use some of their suggestions. Great book
Beyond the Basics:Gourd Art.......2007-02-18
This is a beautiful book, the projects are great, it gives you some wonderful ideas for your own works of art. It gives you a limited amount of information on the basics, not a good book for beginners. Anyone who knows the basics, it's a great book for them. A great second book in a reference collection, for the gourd artist.
Book Description
Discover the wonderful art of gourd carving and produce gourd-geous results in a minimal time! Gourds grow in all shapes and sizes, and no two are alike. This book shows you how to prepare a gourd for decoration, and then lets your creativity soar! Step-by-step photos and text demonstrate several techniques you could use, including carving, woodburning, painting, staining, stenciling, and pine needle weaving. The projects covered here include vessels, a hanging potpourri, and an adorable Santa Claus. Patterns are included to get you started, and a color photo gallery displays finished projects., 190 color photos, 8 1/2" x 11"
Customer Reviews:
Creative Inspiration.......2007-01-05
Excellent stimulation to be creative. Illustrated techniques provide creative ideas for all level of gourders.
Not a good one.......2006-09-02
I was very disapointed by this book. I have been working with pyrography & gourds for many many years now, & always look for a technique I might like better than what I am using. I wish I had seen the reviews first before buying, I am VERY sorry I bought this & will hold my other thoughts to myself. I DO recommend an excellent book for wood burning, PYROGRAPHY WORKBOOK: A Complete Guide to the Art of Woodburning, by SUE WALTERS. For growing gourds: GOURDS IN YOUR GARDEN, by Ginger Summit. For many beautiful techniques to enhance your gourd art: THE DECORATED GOURD: Beautiful Projects & New Techniques, by Dyan Mai Peterson.
NOT REALLY WHAT I WANTED OR NEEDED.......2006-08-06
I have been working with gourds for quite a few years now, something like over thirty. There was very little in this work I found to be useful. I am sorry to say I agree fully with another reviewer here who was less delighted with this particular work that probably I am. I did give it two stars simply for effort though. I strongly suggest you search further as there are quite a large number of books out there that are of better quality and certainly more worth the money spent.
A bit too basic.......2006-04-04
I have Sue Waters newer book which is done very well. I was very disappointed when I got this, her older book, to discover that the projects were very amaturish. There was not much substance to the book for the price so therefore I will be returning the book to Amazon (alas this is the price you pay for buying a book when you cannot see the contents).
Book Description
Brooklyn girl Lili Marino moved to the tiny village of Walden Corners, New York, to find a place where she could pursue her craft: taking gourds from the garden and transforming them into birdhouses, bowls, and beautiful works of art. She never expected to find herself tangled in the vines of some tough mysteries as well... The peace that Lili first found in Walden Corners is hard to find lately: the townspeople are violently divided over plans for a casino. Even Lili's friends are at odds, and she's starting to wonder if her beautiful new life is in jeopardy. Then her bathroom ceiling springs a leak-and when she investigates, a rifle comes clattering down on her head. A vocal proponent of the casino project has been shot in the woods near her house, and all eyes are on Lili. If she doesn't want to trade her gourds for license plates, she's got to find the real killer-and to do that, she'll need a little help from her friends...
Customer Reviews:
gourdfellas.......2007-03-14
I'd really have to give this 4.5 stars instead of the full 5. I wasn't too impressed by the first book in this series, but I tried the second one anyway. This book was a lot better. Mainly, the book was much faster paced, which I think is essential to a good mystery novel. The first 50 pages are a little sluggish, but the plot picks up from there. The ending was a little predictable, though.
We learn more about Lili's family too. I still feel that there is something missing from this book, though. Maybe the gourds are the problem. I personally find any passage dealing with a gourd to be incredibly boring, but that is only my opinion. Other readers will feel differently.
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When she died in obscurity in 1960, all her books were out of print. Now, Zora Neale Hurston is recognized as one of the most important and influential modern American writers. This volume, with its companion, "Zora Neale Hurston: Folklore, Memoirs, and Other Writings," brings together for the first time all of Hurston's best works in one authoritative set. It features the acclaimed 1937 novel "Their Eyes Were Watching God," a lyrical masterpiece about a woman's struggle for love and independence. "Jonah's Gourd Vine," based on the story of Hurston's parents, details the rise and fall of a preacher torn between spirit and flesh. "Moses, Man of the Mountain" is a high-spirited retelling of the Exodus story in black vernacular. "Seraph on the Suwanee" portrays the passionate clash between a poor southern "cracker" and her willful husband. A selection of short stories further displays Hurston's unique fusion of folk traditions and literary modernism--comic, ironic, and soaringly poetic.
Customer Reviews:
Inspired.......2006-02-20
If Ms Hurston finally gets the readers she deserves, she will take her place among America's finest writers of the 20th Century. She is a joy to read and repays second and third perusals. The oral narrative quality of her writing places her squarely in the company of the best of her Southern contemporaries. She shares their great gifts. By all means, don't deny yourself the pleasure of reading her work.
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