How to Dry Gourds for Crafting

In this video I explain the methods I use to dry the gourds that my family and I grow on our farm. You will be able to see our large field of gourds, gourds hanging from the trees, freshly picked gourds, the first signs of a gourd drying out, what a gourd looks like as it is drying out, and what it looks/feels/sounds like when a gourd is ready to craft with. Gourds can be dried both inside some shelter and outside under the sky and exposed to the elements. I show you what a gourd looks like in both cases and the precautions you need to take if drying inside. by Bernadette Fox from http://bernadettesgourdcreations.blog...

Check out my gourd crafting YouTube channel for videos about growing, drying, cleaning, and crafting with gourds:    / bernadettegourder  . Also, see my website for an in depth article all about gourds: http://bernadettesgourdcreations.blog...

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If you want an unique gift for someone special in your life check out my gourd art over at my Etsy shop. I have ready made pieces, but I sincerely enjoy making custom made gourds and would be happy to make one for you. Visit my Etsy shop: http://bfgourdcreations.etsy.com.

Music Credits:
"Midday Dance" by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
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Seed Companies that sell gourd seed:
http://quarryfarmgourds.com/seeds/
http://www.seedman.com/Gourds.htm
http://www.burpee.com/vegetables/gourds/
http://www.harrisseeds.com/storefront...

Online places that sell ready-dried gourds:
http://www.welburngourdfarm.com/
http://www.northerndipper.com/gourds.php
http://www.etsy.com/search?q=dried+go...
http://marthasgourds.com/gourds/
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=d...
http://www.wuertzfarm.com/

Bushel Gourds:
http://www.pumpkinhollowgourds.com/
http://www.foothillsfarm.com/egourds/...

Disclaimer:
All content (ie. video, audio, photos) was done by me, Bernadette Fox with the exception of the music which was licensed to me via Creative Commons.