Hand painted gourds

You can almost hear the barnyard news these chatty hens must be gossiping about! The set of 4 hens are handcrafted by Peruvian artisan Percy Rojas who grows his own gourds, dries and then paints every detail by hand. Each lively hen features a different design with colorful flower decorations. A smile-inducing addition to any tree or kitchen decor. Expect variations due to the natural gourd.

Gourds, due to their hard shells that last indefinitely after being cured, are popular in craft products. With gourds, you can make beautiful products such as birdhouses, decorative bowls, rattles, and more. Once the gourd has grown brown...

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You won't be able to stop smiling, as you watch your new feathery friends make a home in your gourd. The birdhouse can hang in a tree, shepherd hook, or outdoor porch. They can also be used as an inside decoration. I hand-painted these natural gourds that vary in size and shape. I seal the gourds with two coats of polyurethane to protect them from the outdoor elements. Natural gourd birdhouse hand-painted with red & blue stars. Size approx. 12" tall 27" circumference. FREE SHIPPING

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How do you get a flat design onto a curved gourd? It seems simple until you try to do it! Read here for tips on how to achieve that successfully.

Many cavity-dwelling birds love to nest in gourds. They're safer for nestlings than birdhouses with a ledge or porch, and a variety of bird species inhabit them. Lots of people paint gourds white to attract birds and keep nestlings cool on hot days; others paint them decoratively and elaborately.

Gourds are a wondrously versatile canvas for so many crafts. They can be transformed into so many things with birdhouses being one of the most common. There are countless ways that a go…