It was so simple, and the gourd has beautiful markings on it! Now I am coming up with more ideas than i have time! LOL…I may never do an oil painting again, I’ll just do them on gourds!”

-Dody Michelin, Pangburn, NY

Great Deals on Gourd Starter Kits!

Now is the perfect time to get into gourds or share your love of gourds with others with the Gourd Starter Kit, regularly $137.90, Just $85.53! Or go for the Deluxe Starter Kit, regularly $260.62, Just $151.13!

Gourd Starter Kit

Deluxe Starter Kit

Plus, be one of the first 20 people to order the Deluxe Starter Kit and get a FREE upgrade from the standard woodburning tool to the Decorative Branding Kit with Woodburner, a $20.00 value!

The Branding Kit includes a 30 watt woodburning tool, 2 woodburning tips, plus 7 decorative branding tips making it quick and easy to create fun woodburned designs on your gourds.

Simply use coupon code UGSK during checkout and you will automatically be upgraded to receive the Decorative Branding Kit with your Deluxe Starter Kit!*

Only the first 20 people to order will receive the FREE upgrade so order yours now — click here! (Please note, the Decorative Branding Kit will not appear in your cart but will automatically be included with qualifying orders.)

*May not be combined with any other offer.

“I am new to gourding and usually when I start something I spend alot of money trying all kinds of things before I finally find the right tools and products. This time I was very fortunate to find you first. Everything was perfect and easy to use with your tutorials on your site. I will be buying again., Thank you”

-Pam Sijansky

For additional fun, get the optional branding tips to go with your Decorative Branding Kit! Select from 4 different packs including”Fruit and Vine” and the “Critters” branding tips packs!

“Just wanted to thank you all for being supportive to all the gourd artists out here. It is much appreciated. Thanks again also for your continuing educational opportunities that you give us through workshops, CDs, and online [tutorials].. Take care and keep up the great work that you all do.”

-Kathie C. Lane,
KC Gourds,
Zionsville, IN

Featured Gourd Art:

This issue’s featured gourd art piece is by Robert Bennett! The focal point is the image of the hummingbird on the front, but the piece also has beautiful woodburned and painted designs all the way around the gourd.

It is approximately 8 inches wide and 8 inches high. Images and designs have been woodburned, painted, stained, and sealed with a durable finish.

The inside is completely cleaned and finished. The artist spent approx. 25 hours in the creation of this piece.

Asking Price: $300

To purchase this piece and for more information, please contact the artist directly at 406-422-5072 or by email at secretspirit@bresnan.net.

Also, be sure to visit Robert’s web site at www.secretspiritart.com and see more of his incredible artwork, like his fish-themed gourd pot shown at right. Just click on the “Gallery button” on the left side on his web site.

Would you like to advertise your gourd art for sale in the Welburn Gourd Farm newsletter? The service is free to gourd artists, find out more — click here!

Gourdially Yours,

The Welburn Gourd Farm

40635 De Luz Rd.

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Phone: 1-877-420-2613