Description: A guide to using the Cucurbita and Lagenaria siceraria (a sort of hard shelled pumpkin), for a range of decorative uses in the home and in the garden. No special tools or equipment are needed, standard craft materials such as a scalpel, paints, leather dyes, shoe polish, varnish and stains. The projects include cups and bowls, bracelets, carved vase, duck-shaped birdhouse, stamped and woodburned earrings, masks, candle holders, ornamental flowerpots and an African musical rattle.
My Thoughts: I don't know that I would recommend this book for the beginner, but there are people with talent that can easily pull it off! Outside of being more than my own skill level, this book is fantastic! The photographs bring a rather ugly looking dried squash into the realm of beautiful and artistic.
The various crafts that are shown are beautiful and can easily be changed to reveal your own personal style and taste level. I love all of the different uses for the sustainable gourd and what a great opportunity to grow your own craft from scratch!
