Some of these vendors have one or two products they specialize in, some have many diverse products. It would be difficult to keep track of all items each vendors offer, so its best to use this list as a starting point to find the materials and equipment you need.
If you’re not sure of which item is best for you, talk to other gourders, ask questions, and make an informed decision. Ask members of your local gourd patch, or check on Facebook as there are a number of groups (listed below) that are a great place to ask questions.
GOURDS, HAND TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, PAINTS & SUPPLIES
- Amish Gourds
- Arizona Gourds
- Blue Whale Arts
- The Caning Shop
- Colwood
- Craft Supply-Woodturners
- Create For Less
- Fire Mountain Gems
- Frank’s Supply
- Maria Dellos
- Matoksa Trading Company
- Micromark
- Miriam Joy
- Mountain Woodcarvers
- Nibs Burner
- PJL Enterprises
- PowerTex
- Razer Tip
- Tim Holtz
- Turbo Carver
- Turtle Feathers
- Welburn Gourd Farm, CA
- Woodcraft Supply
- Woodworkers Supply
- Wuertz Gourd Farm, AZ
FACEMASKS
- 3M Disposable Respirator w/Exhalation Valve (Amazon & Welburn)
- Half Size Respirator (Welburn)
- 3M Air Filter Purifying Respirator (Welburn)
IMAGE TRANSFER
- Welburn: Stick N Burn
- SCM (engraving stencil sheets)
- Graphic Transfer
GOURD PREP
- Wood Hardener: P-C Petrifier Wood Hardener – Arizona Gourds
- Sanding Sealer: Lowes, Home Depot, Amazon, MinWax, Deft, Mohawk
PAINT APPLICATORS – FIND ON AMAZON
- Fine tip applicators – search for Disposable Eyeliner Makeup Brushes
- Micro tip applicators – search for Disposable Micro Applicators Brush
- Felt brushes – search for Disposable Lipstick Brush
- Peel n Stick Ruler Tape – search for Thermoweb Peel n Stick Removable Ruler Tape
HAND SANDING
- Abranet – has Velcro backing so you can attach it to hook and loop (Arizona Gourds)
- Sanding sticks – comes in a pack of 4, each with a different grit (gourding websites)
- Riffler files – metal, removes material, gets into tight places
- Sanding strips – keep their edge to sand sharp edges (Arizona Gourds)
- DeWalt hand sander – small, spongy handheld sander that will accept Abranet (Lowes)
- Drum sanders for rotary tool – rotary tool accessories (Arizona Gourds)
METAL ACCENTS
- Copper /aluminum sheets: https://http://www.lillypillydesigns.com/
- Metal Leaf: http://www.gildedplanet.com
GLUES
- GoTo Glue (takes about 30 minutes to set)
- Insta-Cure – Arizona Gourds
- SuperGlue
- The Glue Smith
APOXY SCULPT
- Artplace.com
- Dick Blick
- Arizona Gourds
- Amazon
- Aves Studio
GOURD STANDS
- Corey Burk, Artsquared Gallery, Prescott AZ, 928-499-4428 (premade & custom)
- Engraving Ladi & Gourd Stand Man
ONLINE AND LOCAL STORES
- Arizona Art Supply
- Dick Blick
- Harbor Freight
- Hobby Lobby
- Hummul Carving Co
- Jerry’s Art-a-Rama
- Joann Fabrics
- Michaels
- Quartzite
- Tandy Leather
GOURD BOOKS – most can be found on Amazon – Authors to look for:
- Marianne Barnes
- Mickey Baskett
- Maria Dellos
- Catherine Devine
- Shelley Fletcher
- Bonnie Gibson
- Marilynn Host
- Lora S Irish (pyrography)
- David Macfarlane
- Judy Mofield Mallow
- Angela Mohr
- Susan Nonn
- Marilyn Rehm
- Betsey Sloan
- Ginger Summit
- Sue Waters
- Jim Widess
ONLINE TUTORIALS
- Woodburning: http://vickiehenderson.com/woodburningtutorial.htm
- Woodburning : http://http://www.sawdustconnection.com
- Coiled Rim: http://vickiehenderson.com/coiledrimtutorial.htm
- Welburn Gourd Farm has videos on their site and YouTube demonstrating how to use their products
- Pine Needle Coiling: On YouTube Nadine Spiers or Carol Busto
- Using Cabachons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlY-fH3IAw8
- For Beginners: https://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIRjQ1vkAIo
CLASSES
ARTICLES
Alcohol Inks: http://www.gourddepot.com/alcohol-inks/
Masks: http://www.gourddepot.com/good-better-best-gourd-and-wood-working-masks/
Multiple topics: http://www.amishgourds.com
FACEBOOK GROUPS – for sharing tips, techniques and successes
Let’s Get Gourding: https://www.facebook.com/groups/146390835921633/
Gourd Art: https://www.facebook.com/groups/72792015529/
Gourd Art Tips & Tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gourdarttipstricks/