Woo hoo! I liked the results. Since then, I've attended workshops teaching various gourd crafts and took a carving class in 2018. Gourds are an excellent way to bring magic into your home. They're also a perfect way to attract birds to your yard. Not only do they shelter the birds, but they also add joy and beauty to yards. Decorative Painting Painted Gourds Ideas Fall Gourds Diy Gourds Crafts Crafts To Make Arts And Crafts Gourds Birdhouse Birdhouse Hole Size Chart - Amish Gourds Birdhouses Creative Crafts Diy Crafts Bird Houses Painted Gourd Art Bee Baby Gourd Birdhouse Hand Painted
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Paints are a great way to add vibrant color to a gourd. I like to use acrylic paints but any paint that can be used on wood will work. I use both brushes as well as paint pens to get a variety of strokes and lines. 4. Alcohol Inks Alcohol inks are a great way to get a unique marble look for a gourd. It is super easy and versatile. Projects To Try Bird Houses Painted Painted Birdhouses Gourds Birdhouse Birdhouse Ideas Hand Painted Gourds Bird Houses/feeders Hummingbird Hill: Birdhouse Patterns Apple bird house gourd.. Decorative Gourds Decorative Painting Fall Crafts Crafts To Make Diy Crafts Light Bulb Crafts Photobucket 1 ⅜ inch drill bit Craft knife Teaspoon Paintbrushes (optional) Paints (optional) Face mask or respirator Bleach Water Steel pad (untouched by soap) 400-grit sandpaper 200-grit sandpaper Varnish Wood glue Rigid wire Outdoor tape ⅜ inch thick wooden dowel Gourd Step 1: Cure the Gourd 15 Creative Painted Birdhouse Ideas Lori Vanover Updated: Jan. 06, 2023 Nesting season is almost here! Get inspired to welcome new bird families with these colorful and whimsical painted birdhouse ideas. Painted birdhouses are whimsical and cheerful. They make popular gifts for bird lovers, or you can get creative and make your own!
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Position the hole saw slightly above the center of the gourd and drill until the hole is formed. Then switch to the 3/8" drill bit and drill 4 holes in the bottom of the gourd for ventilation and drainage. Finally, we will make the holes used to hold the hanging strap. Step #1. Clean gourds with a bleach solution to remove dirt and mildew. Mix 1 part bleach to 10 parts water and use a medium bristled brush. After cleaning, let stand until fully dry. At this point, you can apply the waterproofing such as Thompson's or Copper Sulfate. Be sure and let stand until fully dry again. Wipe off dust with rag and sand again with 400-grit sandpaper. Drill horizontally through top of gourd, using a bit the same size as wooden dowel. Trim down dowel to fit through top of gourd with 2 in. on each side outside the gourd. Draw design onto gourd with pencil, and trace with paint pen. Spray gourd with varnish to seal. If you plan on decorating your birdhouse, you will need sandpaper, paints, brushes or other materials of choice and varnish. For several methods on how to clean the exterior of a hard-shelled gourd see the following: How to clean a gourd - American Gourd Society Birdhouse Size Chart
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Consider adding a perch to your birdhouse. Step 4: Optionally Paint Your Gourd Birdhouse. Optionally paint your gourd birdhouse. If you plan on adding decorative designs start with a white primer paint. After that dries, paint and decorate your birdhouse however you want. Be creative! Step 5: Hang or Mount Your Gourd Birdhouse. Use a 1.5″ hole saw to carefully cut the circle for the birdhouse opening. Clean out the dried seeds inside the gourd - use them to plant more gourds! I spray painted the peanut and pear shaped gourds flat white to create a blank canvas for the boys to paint upon.
June 21, 2018 Painted apple gourd birdhouses getting their last drying before hanging in trees. (Photo by Charlotte Ekker Wiggins) Painted Apple Gourd Birdhouses You are going to start seeing these gourds at local farmers markets late summer so I wanted to inspire you to think ahead. Short Answer Birdhouse gourds can be used to create an attractive and natural birdhouse. To make a birdhouse, you'll need to clean, dry, and hollow out the gourd, then attach a roof, entrance hole, and other decorative elements. You can also paint the gourd in a variety of colors, as well as hang it in a tree or other location.
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