These decorative birdhouse gourds are easy to create with dried garden gourds and paint.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Active Time1 hourhr
Total Time1 hourhr5 minutesmins
Course: Decorate
Yield: 1or more
Author: Patti Estep
Equipment
Drill with a hole saw blade
Sandpaper
Brushes - sponge and smaller paintbrushes for detail.
Materials
Dried gourds
Leather paints
Spray polyurethane
Instructions
Drill an entrance hole in the front with a hole saw attachment.
Remove any old seeds or loose material from the inside.
Sand the edges of the hole.
Clean gourds with a little soap, bleach, and water and allow them to dry to prevent mold.
Use leather paints to cover the outside of the gourd. Let dry then add accents as desired with a small brush.
Once dry give the gourd a coat or 2 of spray on polyurethane as a sealer.
Notes
These are meant to be displayed indoors as they would get ruined outside in the elements.If you don't have a hole saw attachment you could drill a large hole and use a craft knife to make your opening.You could try using acrylic paints for accents or over the entire gourd instead of using leather paints.