| (1) PAMPER YOURSELF ON
THE BIOMAT!
What would a healing device be doing in a gourd supply
shop, you ask? Have you ever spent hours working on your gourds
only to stop because your back is aching? Or maybe you are one
of those artists who have spent so many years using your hands
and now have a bit of arthritis that gnaws at your crafting time.
The BioMat Professional and Mini are so effective at relieving
pain, healing ailments, and detoxifying your system through continued
use that you could actually get back to crafting sooner and longer.
It is safe and easy to use! AND some insurances actually cover
it! Your health is worth it! Click
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***FREE SESSIONS!*** If you are in the Southern
California area, schedule your FREE, UNLIMITED 30 minute sessions
on the BioMat
by calling Patti at (760) 468-3731.
(2) THE GOURD CLASSIFIEDS & PERSONALS!
- NEW!
What would you do with over 20,000 new gourd customers
and friends? Connect with other gourders, sell your wares, seek
out gourd items...all in The Gourd Classifieds! What
a great way to get hooked up with gourd people like yourself!
Find new and used items to use on your artwork! Whether you are
looking for a great deal, selling or trading your gourd extras,
or looking for the next gourd connection, The Gourd
Classifieds are the next best way to getting what
you want! To view all of the ads or to find out how to place an
ad yourself, visit The Gourd Classifieds
at www.gourdzette.com/gourdclassifieds.html!
(3) CANNONBALL CONTEST DEADLINE COMING
UP!
Time's running out to get your submissions in for the
CANNONBALL PROJECT CONTEST! Submit your project
today to win $100 gift certificate
on gourds, tools, and supplies from California Gourds! Send in
your cannonball project photos and step by step instructions via
email to the Editor of The Gourdzette at editor@gourdzette.com
by July 31st, 2006. The winner will be selected
from the entries received. Enter as many projects using
cannonballs as you like. Awards of discount offerings
will also be given to all participants. For general guidelines
on project submissions, click
here! The Winner will be announced in an upcoming full feature
edition of The Gourdzette! Order Cannonballs by the box and Save!
Each box contains eight 5"-6" beautifully symmetrical
cannonball gourds! Order
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(4) TELL US WHAT PRODUCTS YOU WANT!
So many products so little time! What products do you personally
recommend to other gourders or would like to see California Gourds
carry? E-mail us at editor@gourdzette.com!
(5) WE LOVE FEEDBACK!
Check out our new website and let us know what you think!
If you are one of the many, many people who have ordered Magic
Sculpt from us recently, please let us know what your thoughts
are! Whatever the subject, we would love your feedback! E-mail
us at editor@gourdzette.com!
(6) PHONE NUMBER UPDATE
Please update your phone books for California Gourds. Our new
number is (951) 639-3681. Thank you! We appreciate your loyalty
and continued patronage!
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| Buy, Sell, and Trade your gourd tools, supplies,
fetishes, embellishments, and more in The
Gourd Classifieds! Clean up your studio and
get rid of those gourd items you no longer need! Place your "FOR
SALE" ads in The Gourd Classifieds
and get two lines of text plus a bold title for just $15.00*.
"FOR TRADE" & "WANTED"
ads are FREE! All ads will be viewed on the web
by thousands of other gourders for 30
days!!! PLUS your ad will run in one issue of
the widely viewed newsletter, The Gourdzette,
the longest running online newsletter for the gourd community.
To place your ad, contact Patti at editor@gourdzette.com
or call (951) 639-3681. To view all current ads, go to The
Gourd Classifieds on The
Gourdzette
website or just click
here!
*Each additional line or partial line is $5.00 per line.
The product
in the ads placed below sold in just 1 day! The seller made $265
net just by placing ads in
The Gourd Classifieds! You can, too!
Place your ad today!
Hot Tool
- barely used by novice. Great condition. $25.00. Email
Lorenzo at lorenzo@cagourds.com or call (951) 639-3681.
SOLD IN
1 DAY!!!
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Folding Tables
- two 6 ft. $30 each and three 4 ft. $25 each. Some stains.
Contact Lorenzo at lorenzo@cagourds.com or (951) 639-3681.
SOLD IN 1 DAY!!! |
Folding Chairs
- ten ivory chairs. Great condition. Buy one or all ten. $15
each. Lorenzo at lorenzo@cagourds.com or (951) 639-3681.
SOLD IN
1 DAY!!! |
WANTED
| Essay and photographs - Gourdzette subscriber
Holly Stevens of Oak Ridge, N.C., publishes The Storyteller
and the Listener Online, a noncommercial newsletter about
storytelling in the community for purposes of peacemaking,
healing, bridge building and reconciliation (http://storyteller-and-listener.blog-city.com/).
The newsletter publishes two guest essays each month from
around the world. Holly is always looking for essays about
art being used to help tell a story and would love to know
if any Gourdzette subscribers use gourds for telling stories
that help promote peace, healing, bridge building or reconciliation
at the local community level. If you think you have an example
to share through an essay and photographs, please email Holly
at healing_stories@mac.com |
| Faux antlers - I need to find a source
of small antlers or faux antlers..Calif will not let you buy
them here. Email me at MacesMaze@webtv.net |
| Used tools and supplies - I am new to
gourding and would like to see if anyone has any tools, supplies
they want to get rid of for the cost of postage. Email Jen
in Michigan at mymaterzntaterz@yahoo.com |
Just
added "Gourd Personals"!!! Place your
ad in the Gourd Personals
and find other gourders like yourself to share
your time with! You choose how long you wish to have your ad run
on the web, viewed by thousands of other gourders! PLUS your ad
will run in one issue of the widely viewed newsletter, The
Gourdzette. Create your own gourd patch! Or
who knows you might meet Mr or Mrs Gourd Right! Click
Here for Pricing!
GOURD PERSONALS
Your ad including
your name, club or gourd patch listed here! |
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July 21-22, 2006 -
Pennsylvania Gourd Fest 2006 “Gourds in Paradise”
held Friday and Saturday at the Paradise Community Center in Paradise
Township, Lancaster County, PA. In the Heart of PA Amish Country.
There will be classes, free demos and a competition. For more
info, visit www.pagourdsociety.org
July 29, 2006 - Gourd
Art Class: Lidded Turtle Box Class for beginners by Sherry Hunga-Moore.
10 - 3 PM, $40 everything included. Artisan's Gallery & More
(workshop room) 224 East Grand Ave, Escondido, Ca. Contact Jeanine
(760)432-8995 to sign up.
August 2-13, 2006 - 2006 Ohio State
Fair Show for Gourds. Ohio Exposition Center, DiSalles Arts and
Crafts Building, Columbus OH. Contact: Terry & Marilyn Sipple
- email:tvmosipple@koakonnect.com
August 19, 2006 - Gourd Art Class:
Basket with Handle Class for beginners by Sherry Hunga-Moore.
10 - 3 PM, $40 everything included. Artisan's Gallery & More
(workshop room) 224 East Grand Ave, Escondido, Ca. Contact Jeanine
(760)432-8995 to sign up.
August 26-27, 2006 - Eighth Annual
Sandlady's Gourd Art Festival Saturday: 9am-4pm, Sunday: 9am-3pm
- 10295 N 700 W, Tangier, IN. Free admission & parking, tour
a "real" gourd farm, collection of gourd art, demonstrations
and workshops, vendors (tools, supplies, art), Thousands of dried
gourds for sale. For more info, click
here.
August 27-September 3, 2006 - Gourd
Camp at Camp Gold, Lair of the Golden Bear, Pinecrest, Calif.
For complete information, contact Kemper Stone at kemperstone@yahoo.com
September 2-3, 2006 - Gourd Art
Class: Gourd Ocean Drum Class, Murrieta, CA. A two day Ocean Drum
Class will be taught by Murrieta Gourd Artist, Barbara McDermott,
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. & Sunday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The
Labor Day Weekend Class is $125.00 which includes class materials,
a scrumptious Dinner Saturday evening and an overnight Pajama
Party with surprises Saturday Night. Please call Barbara for Registration
Information, (951)894-1817.
September 9, 2006 - The Iowa Gourd
Society will host a booth at the Master Gardner's Garden and Landscape
show at the beautiful and historic Brucemore
Mansion in Cedar Rapids on Saturday 9:00 - 4:00.
September 9-10, 2006 - 65th Annual
Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival in the Triangle area of North Carolina
at the State Fair Grounds. See all the details at the North
Carolina Gourd Society website.
September 15-17, 2006 - Illinois
Gourd Society Festival of Gourds at the new location at the Morten
Arboretum. Workshops, demonstrations, competitive classes, raffle,
vendors and more. For more info, visit www.illinoisgourdsociety.org.
September 16, 2006 - Mississippi
Gourd Festival at the Gourd Gracious Farm in Collinsville, MS.
We will have another Traveling Gourd to raffle. Updates can be
found at gourdgracious.homestead.com/gourdfestival.html
September 21-22, 2006 - Pre Festival
Classes—Zittels Gourd Farm, 6781 Oak Ave. Folsom, CA. For
pictures, descriptions and sign-up information, visit www.folsomgourdarts.com.
Payment is due at the time of registration and classes will fill
on a first come first serve basis, so sign-up early and enjoy
2 days of camaraderie and gourd fun!
September 23-24, 2006 - The 12th
Annual Folsom Gourd & Arts Festival will be held at Folsom
City Park, Folsom, CA. Applications are available at www.FolsomGourdFestival.com.
Contact: FolsomGourdFest@aol.com
or (916) 431-3139.
September 23-24, 2006 - Tri-Valley
Wood Carvers Annual Show, Included will be judging categories
for Gourd Carvings and Gourd Burnings. Displays and vendors wanted.
This event will be held in the Senior Center 5353 Sunol Blvd,
Pleasanton CA. 94566. For more details go to www.tri-valleycarvers.com
or contact Ken Morgan 925-462-6586, e-mail:kjasmorgan55@comcast.net
September 29-October 1, 2006 - Ohio
Gourd Show - new location in Greenville, Ohio at the DARKE COUNTY
FAIR GROUNDS. Show dates are 9-30, & 10-01. WORKSHOPS will
be held 9-29, 9-30, & 10-01. The new location is approximately
25 miles from the Dayton Airport. Workshop Instructor's application
now online. Phone: 937-447-2845 E-Mail: tvmosipple@koakonnect.com
October 7-8, 2006 - Coyote Melon
Festival at the Mojave Drums Retreat Property in Meadview, AZ.
Festival Hours: Saturday, 10:00AM to 7:00PM and Sunday, 10:00AM
to 4:00PM. For more information, click
here.
October 12-15, 2006 - New Mexico
Gourd Society's 2nd Annual Celebration of Gourds. Albuquerque
Garden Center, 10120 Lomas Blvd. NE. Gourd classes all four days.
Festival dates Saturday, October 14, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday,
October 15, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Demonstrations, special exhibits,
vendors, arts/crafts booth, featured gourd artist raffle, door
prizes, entertainment. Class schedule and registration form can
be obtained on our website, www.newmexicogourdsociety.org.
October 21-22, 2006 - Alabama Gourd
Society Festival. This year's festival will be held at the Cullman
Civic Center in Cullman, AL. For more info visit
www.alabamagourdsociety.org
November 3-5, 2006 - Sunshine Gourd
College in Bradenton, FL. Please see www.sunshinegourdcollege.com
November 4-5, 2006 - Virginia Lover's
Gourd Society presents the 5th annual VIRGINIA GOURD FESTIVAL
-- Saturday 8:30a-5:30p and Sunday 10a-5:30p at Richards Fruit
Market, Middletown, VA (Use I-81 Exit 307 in Stephens City) Vendors,
workshops, demonstrations, silent auction, food, entertainment.
All the details: americangourdsociety.org/virginia.html
October 21-22, 2006 -Nov 11-12 Texas
Gourd Society 2006 Lone Star Gourd Festival in Waco TX. For more
info, visit www.texasgourdsociety.org
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Usually
when I come across a broken gourd I cut it up and use the small
pieces for jewelry. But for some reason this broken gourd was
“telling” me what she wanted to become – a
glamorous art doll gourd!
So
I began by sketching with a pencil the placement of the face
and neck.
I
then used an awl to make holes for stands of hair.
Then
I sealed the entire gourd with gesso. I painted the face and
neck with a flesh color acrylic paint. Because this gourd did
not have a bottom to it I had to create “legs” –
and I did that by cutting a round piece of foam board to fit
snuggly up inside the gourd. Two wood dowels were inserted and
glued into the foam board. I painted the facial features of
the gourd with acrylic paints. The armature for the arms is
made with pipe cleaners. The clothing on the gourd itself was
painted to match the fabric I used for the sleeves and pants.
The arms and legs were stuffed with fiberfill. I cut out the
little flowers on the fabric and glued them to the vest part
of the gourd. I added a bead trim to the inside of the gourd.
The hands were made from polymer clay. The purse and hat were
made from felt. The hair was added last and made by separating
strands of 3 ply yarn, washing in very hot water and then drying
the strands. Several strands were inserted into the holes with
a little glue. The boots were made from muslin so that the dowel
would fit into the heel of the boot. The boots were stuffed
with fiber fill, sewn to the pants and painted with black acrylic
paint. The gourd was attached with glue to a wooden base that
was painted black. The bead and crystal embellishments were
attached with glue. The shopping bag was made from an American
Eagle Outfitters shopping bag.