Gourds and fiber book

See all books authored by ginger summit, including the complete book of gourd craft. The use of fiber techniques on gourds began millennia ago when our ancestors were trying to figure out how to transport, more easily, these natural vessels. Ginger summit and jim widess will inspire gourd aficionados with a wide range of techniques, from coiling and plaiting to stitching and lacing. Creating bottles with gourds and fiber jim widess on. Gourd and fiber containers have been essential for human migration and commerce for thousands of years. Basket weaving, chair seat weaving, and gourd craft books can be mixed to take advantage of volume discounts click on the thumbnail image for more information or a. All of the projects are inspired by actual gourd vessels from around the world, and use a variety of materials from cordings to reeds and bark. There are 3 versions of my gourds book, but they are basically the same with some slight variations. In delightful text and stunning color and black and white photographs, the gourd book provides fascinating scientific information and folklore about these remarkable plants and keys for identifying species.

This new diy book takes a step back in time to show you how different forms of fiber have been used to tie a loop around the neck or waist of a gourd or to weave an intricate basket structure to hold the handle. Two of the worlds leading experts combine gourd decorating and fiber arts for a fresh, uptodate take on a centuriesold craft. All projects are fully illustrated with photographs, and are printed on heavy bond paper for the highest quality photo reproduction. It was published by schiffer and has a total of 112 pages in the book. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. After all, there is a limit to how many gourds can be stacked on your head or carried at one time. Embellishing gourds with basketry, weaving, stitching, macrame more by ginger summit, jim widess. Jim widess two of the worlds leading experts combine gourd decorating and fiber arts for a fresh, uptodate take on a centuriesold craft. More by ginger summit and jim widess two ancient practices, gourd decorating and the fiber arts, come together in this one of a kind book. Craftingresources american gourd society po box 2186 kokomo. Although grown in the united states today primarily as ornamentals, in other parts of the world gourds have many other important uses. Ginger summit and jim widess will inspire gourd aficionados with a wide range of techniques, from coiling and plaiting to stitching and lacing, knotting and looping, random weave and more. Even a light frost can alter the color of hardskinned gourds and affect their ability to dry.

In business over 35 years supplying the best basket making supplies. The book includes 7 projects, all of which show ways of weaving or knotting to create decorative and functional fiber covered gourd containers. Creating bottles with gourds and fiber the caning shop for gourd crafting, chair caning, and basketry. How to harvest and dry ornamental gourds the spruce. The photo on the far left is the first edition in hardcover from sterling publishing. The book has a brief history and gourd basics at the beginning, but explores topics such as. Schiffer publishing creating bottles with gourds and fiber gourd and fiber containers have been essential for making human migration and commerce possible for thousands of years. Supplies, tools, howto books, and fast, friendly service in berkeley and california. Gourd crafts for the first time marilynn host 0806944234 9780806944234 most ancient cultures used gourds in every aspect of life.

It was published by lark crafts and has a total of 144 pages in the book. In addition to a thorough and engaging history of the relationship between gourds and fiber, this book includes 30 projects with clear stepbystep directions that walk you through the prep, design, and creation of beautiful gourds. Over thirty fabulous projects use materials such as pine needles, silk cord, leather, reed, felt, and beads. The gourds found in the americas appear to have come from the asian subspecies very early in history, although a new study now indicates africa. So began the inception of combining fibers with gourds. Decorating gourds is everybodys favorite craft, as youll see from the more than twodozen varied pro sounds like a good overall gourd crafting book for beginners and up. This new diy book takes a step back in time to show how different forms of fiber have been used to tie a loop around the neck or waist of a gourd or to weave an intricate basket structure to hold the handle. Gourd and fiber containers have been essential for making human. With more than 350 color images and stepbystep instructions, seven. View all hotels near welburn gourd farm, inc on tripadvisor. Gourds are ready for harvest when the stems dry out and turn brown on the vine. Craftingresources american gourd society po box 2186.

Creating bottles with gourds and fiber by jim widess. Gourd and fiber containers have been essential for making human migration and commerce possible for thousands of years. See more ideas about gourds, gourd art and carving. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This new diy book takes a step back in time to show how different forms of fiber have been used to tie a loop around the neck or waist of a gourd. Welburn gourd farm, inc fallbrook 2020 all you need to. Ginger summit books list of books by author ginger summit. Creating bottles with gourds and fiber amish gourds. Two ancient practices, gourd decorating and the fiber arts, come together in this one of a kind book.