GOURD ART STEPSA Green Craft

Green and Dried GourdsStudents harvesting gourds in fall. Dried Gourds

Drill and 3/8" , 1/4" and 1 3/8" Drill Bits

1 3/8" Drill Bit

Use a knife to finish the clean-up

Use a spoon and your fingers to remove seeds and clean out gourd.

Cleaning:1part bleach to 10 parts water

Cleaning the gourd with a bleach solution.

Cleaning with bleach helps to disinfect the gourd.

Sandpaper or Fine Steel Wool can be used to remove the thin outer layer.

Paint, Stain, or Leave Natural