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	Gourd - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A gourd is a hollow, dried shell of a fruit in the Cucurbitaceae family of plants.
		Gourds are also used as a tool for sipping yerba mate by means of a bombilla, in Uruguay, Argentina, Paraguay and Brazil, where it is called "cuia" (kOOya).
		Night blooming gourds are pollinated by moths, which are normally present in adequate supply unless they are drawn off by night lights in the area.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Gourd (629 words)

	Gourd, Bottle -- Lagenaria siceraria (Mol.) Standl.
		The bottle gourd probably originated in Africa and from there was widely distributed in pre-Columbian times, perhaps by floating on the seas.
		The bottle gourd flowers are borne singly on the axils of the leaves, the males on long peduncles and the females on short peduncles.
		Gourds prepared for Purple Martin houses should be painted with an exterior oil-base white paint to reflect the sun's rays and cool the insides.
	edis.ifas.ufl.edu /BODY_MV069 (1158 words)

	Gourd Sounds
		Hard-shell gourds are found in the temperate and tropical zones of the Americas, Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
		Gourds were perhaps most likely used by early humans for containers or a less than tasty food source.
		Gourds also serve as separate resonators in some composite idiophonic instruments-the "thumb piano" of Africa and the wooden-keyed xylophones or marimbas of Africa and South America are often amplified with the addition of gourds.
	www.abotech.com /Articles/Watts01.htm (1540 words)

	Gourd Collectibles
		When the gourd is shaken or slapped, the beads strike the gourd shell and make a pleasing, rhythmic sound.
		Gourd masks were usually part of an elaborate costume used to invoke or impersonate the spirits.
		Gourds were used as the foundation of the mask face or as an an element such as a beak, mouth, nose, ears or horns.
	www.geocities.com /gourdcollectibles (310 words)

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		Cut 12 pieces of string (more for a larger gourd), each about twice the height of the gourd, or at least long enough to tie knots on each side of each bead and to knot at base of gourd.
		The hula dancer carries it with the gourd downward to emphasize the movement of the bright feathers and the movement of her grass skirt.
		At intervals, they tap the gourd half of one instrument on the feathered wood circle of the other.
	www.mudcat.org /kids/rattles.cfm (769 words)

	Gourd Drying Process From Wildcraft Gourds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The gourd will have a light, waxy coating and will be noticeably heavy from it's water content.
		An alternative method of gourd drying is to remove the skin from a green, mature gourd.
		The gourd skin is very thin and can be removed using the edge (not serrated) of a butter knife or bone awl.
	www.gourd-art.com /drying_gourds.html (268 words)

	Gourdgeous Farm ~ Gourd Books
		Dyan Mai Peterson is an internationally known gourd artist and teacher, a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, and founder of the Western North Carolina Gourd Society.
		Turn dipper gourds into ladles, bowls, and cooking utensils, or create musical instruments such as thumb pianos, harps, banjos, drums, and rattles, as well as a variety of masks, earrings and necklaces, piggy banks, bird feeders, birdhouses, toys, candleholders, and luminaries.
		Gourds are a wonderful decoration for fall, but why not add a little pizzazz to the season with gorgeous painted ones.
	www.gourdgeousfarm.com /Books_From_Gourdgeous_Farm.htm (1341 words)

	Making a Gourd Birdhouse - Backyard Wildlife Habitat (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The type of gourds that you need are from the lagenaria group, which includes a type of gourd called Birdhouse.
		Lagenaria gourds are green on the vine, turning brown or tan, with thick, hard shells when dry.
		Gourds are ready for harvest when the stems dry and turn brown.
	www.nwf.org /backyardwildlifehabitat/gourds.cfm (807 words)

	History of The Gourd Quilt (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		With its variety of shapes, the gourd is a natural for dipping water, as a vessel, for use as baskets and containers, as well as for a seemingly limitless variety of uses.
		Even in modern time, there have been a few who discovered the gourd to be a unique canvas upon which to create works of art, not as a wall hanging, but as a displayable item....
		On May 3, 2003, members of the Gourdpatch - a gourd e-club and news group in John Stacy's Gourd Artist Guild, scattered across a nation and around the world, planted the seed of thought.
	www.thegourdquilt.com /history.html (1534 words)

	North Carolina Gourd Society
		Gourds are grown as garden novelties for their strange and wonderful shapes and as craft material.
		The North Carolina Gourd Society is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to the culture and heritage of gourds in America.
		There are tiny miniature gourds like robin's eggs, dippers taller than a tall man and giant African mammoth gourds so strong Marvin had his picture taken standing on one.
	www.twincreek.com /gourds (642 words)

	gourd seeds-gourds-bushel gourds-gourd-gourd seed-gourds
		This would ensure that the gourd seeds from that gourd would produce the same type gourd next year when the seeds are planted.
		Field isolation means that gourds are propagated in semi-controlled conditions by field isolation for the purpose of obtaining the best quality gourd seed and pureness to parent variety.
		Gourd craft books on growing gourds, harvesting, cleaning gourds, what supplies to use, how to dye gourds, where to find suppliers and many gourd projects for adults and kids alike.
	www.carolinagourdsandseeds.com (921 words)

	Gourd Farm
		In 1993 we planted 10 acres of gourds and in 1994 began shipping gourds to crafters in the USA, Canada, Alaska, and some foreign countries.
		After we began taking phone orders and shipping gourds, we discovered that because of the many diverse shapes of hardshell gourds, it was difficult to understand clearly what shape customers had in mind.
		Because gourd shapes can mutate through cross-pollination, we may have some shapes now which do not appear on this chart.
	www.ozarkcountrycreations.com (312 words)

	Gourds by Laurie - Arts & Crafts
		Gourd artifacts have been found dating back as far as the 1700's.
		Not only are they naturally beautiful, gourds are also extremely durable.
		Once dried, a gourd can be crafted using techniques similar to those used with wood.
	laurie1_2.tripod.com (178 words)

	Hand Painted Gourds, Native American Gourds, Decorative Gourds, Artist Gourds, gourd Art - NativeGourd.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		All gourds are gracefully adorned with thunderbirds, cactus, kokopeli, leather trim, multicolor beads, feathers, decorative concho and replica arrowheads.
		Gourds are sealed inside and out guaranteeing years of beauty.
		All gourds are grown from seed by Rosa and naturally cured using a process that takes one year from time of harvesting.
	www.nativegourd.com (236 words)

	Ohio Gourd Show (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Ohio Gourd Show was started in Mount Gilead, OH in 1963 and is sponsored by the Ohio Gourd Society to educate the general public about gourds.
		The gourd vendors range from dry gourds, gourd crafts and gourd craft supplies for sale.
		The show also has gourd competition for many different categories such as dry gourds, fresh gourds and gourd crafts.
	ohiogourdsociety.org /show/show.htm (142 words)

	GUAYAKI - The Maté Ceremony (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Then the gourd is refilled with water and passed counter-clockwise with the bombilla facing the recipient.
		After the last few sips of the maté are chortled, the gourd is returned with the bombilla facing the cebador/a.
		The gourd is refilled with water and follows around the circle, continuing in this fashion until the maté is lavado (flat).
	www.guayaki.com /yerbaMate/mateRitual (498 words)

	64th Annual Gourd Arts and Crafts Festival
		There will be 90 competition categories for gourd growers and crafters, including categories for children, crafters and true gourd artists plus a special category for creating a complete display of gourd art, growing or historical uses of gourds for a total of 84 chances to showcase your gourd-related skills.
		Gourd growers and crafters will compete for ribbons in 84 categories---from heaviest and longest to best gourd animals, flowers, masks, and bowls.
		Items donated for the silent auction and for door prizes are tax deductable and funds raised will be used to hold future gourd festivals as well as provide the free kids' table supplies during the festival.
	www.twincreek.com /gourds/festival.htm (705 words)

	INCAN WORLD GIFTS
		Gourd Art in Peru is a natural resource for Artisans that has been a staple in many societies.
		Gourds have been cultivated worldwide for thousands of years and are the only fruit bearing plant found to have spanned the globe.
		Gourd art is the result of a combination of the artist’s perspective with the natural shape and texture of the gourd.
	www.incanworldgifts.com (437 words)

	Gourd Rattle
		The gourds must first be dried and cleaned before being turned into a work of art.
		First, a hole is drilled in the small end of the gourd and the gourd is filled with beads and seeds.
		Next the gourd is dyed and an acrylic sealer is applied the next day after the dye has dried.
	www.localharvest.org /store/item.jsp?id=3387 (198 words)

	Gourds
		Snake gourds work great in all kinds of floral arrangements, they can also be used to make a great rainstick.
		Spoon gourds are miniature dippers in a sense.
		Egg gourds are identical to that of a chicken or goose egg.
	www.wuertzfarm.com /aboutme.htm (567 words)

	The Gourd Connection - Quality Ipu and Ipu Hekes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Specializing in the manufacture of Hawaiian drums called Ipu and Ipu Heke, The Gourd Connection is known for personal service and excellent quality.
		Our raw gourd costs increased an average of 40% last year, but we are trying to keep our prices as low as possible.
		The Ipu (EE-poo) is a single gourd drum.
	www.thegourdconnection.com (268 words)

	Ohio Gourd Class 99
		It was extremely exciting to attend a class given by a published gourd artist.
		Last Fall, I had taken a wood carving class but learning techniques specifically for gourds was fantastic.
		This was my first gourd show and my first seeing all the artists in action.
	www.gourdsbyjeanie.com /ohiogourdclass99.htm (261 words)

	Tutorials (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Gourds are a wonderful vessel for your creativity and are limited only by a person’s imagination.
		If you grow gourds you will soon discover that during the curing process they use mold to transfer the moisture from the inside to the outside.
		When the gourd is good and slimy just take a plastic scraper of some sort and scrape off as much of the goo as you can.
	www.jkstacydesigns.com /Tutorials.html (595 words)

	From Vine to Validation: Taking Gourd Art to New Heights (TCR 7/00)
		When Summit began experimenting with gourds, she had gone to the local library looking for books on gourds and gourd craft.
		This shorebird gourd was woodburned and polished with shoe polish.
		The club was started 10 years ago when a group of 10 women with a passion for gourd crafting decided to meet every other month to share their work, ideas and challenges.
	www.craftsreport.com /july00/gingersummit.html (1679 words)

	The Pennsylvania Gourd Society (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Pennsylvania Gourd Society is the Chi Chapter of the American Gourd Society.
		Promoting the use of gourds in Pennsylvania, growing different varieties and using them in artistic and functional craft by providing a supportive and educational environment for our members and the community.
		Gourding is fun and rewarding, but not at the expense of your health.
	www.excalibursolutions.com /pagourdsociety (91 words)

	Alabama Gourd Society
		by Leslie Gates of Louisville, AL The objective of the Alabama Gourd Society is to promote the culture and crafting of gourds; to provide informational and educational service to its members and the public in general; and to provide an Annual Gourd Festival for the promotion of gourds and gourd crafting.
		The Alabama Gourd Society became a reality on September 23, 2000 when American Gourd Society president John Sturgeon passed the Charter to president Glenn Burkhalter at the Alabama Gourd Show dinner.
		The idea was conceived in the Spring of 1999 when gourd growers, crafters and enthusiasts gathered in Cullman, AL to discuss the possibility of becoming a state society.
	www.alabamagourdsociety.org (229 words)

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		This type of gourd has been used throughout history in cultures around the world for a wide variety of art, crafts and musical instruments.
		Dried Gourds are available year round at the farm.
		The farm is located in Folsom, California, approximately 18 miles east of Sacramento off Auburn-Folsom Road, Zittel Farms invites all gourd enthusiasts to stop in and browse amongst a large selection of every shape and size gourd.
	www.zittelgourds.com (141 words)

	Gourds, Indian Corn, Seeds, and Fall Decorations by Eckler Farms
		Bring the beauty of the outdoors in with our fall decorations and craft materials including decorative Indian corn, gourds, wheat, and much more.
		We grow several acres of gourds producing several thousand gourds a year in over 20 varieties.
		If you have your own gourd growing plans, we can supply you with several varieties of gourd seeds.
	www.ecklerfarms.com (247 words)

	Alana's Gourd Spirits home page
		From nature comes whisperings to the gourds to preserve their voices for all time.
		I like to allow the natural beauty of the gourd itself to show through, sometimes being lucky enough to find scenes waiting to be brought out by enhancing them with the process of woodburning, (pyrography), while maintaining a reflective spirit for nature.
		Gourds are a part of that nature, Gourds are my chosen canvas to share what I have seen and what I feel.
	www.alanasgourdspirits.com (156 words)

	gourds
		New this year: the little bitty spinner gourds.
		The 2005 festival is over and it was a great success, thanks to many people who gave of their time.
		A special thanks to all who brought raffle tickets and helped a family who lost their home in Hurricane Katrina See the new Traveling Gourd and information about the 2006 festival on link below.
	www.gourdgracious.homestead.com /gourds.html (325 words)

	American Gourd Society Home Page
		and vendors with gourds and supplies in a beautiful setting...
		The American Gourd Society promotes interest in all activities relating to gourds: cultivation, historical uses, gourd show competition, craftwork, and artistic decoration.
		This ornament on the Ohio govenor's tree won the NW regional award from the Ohio Arts Council The ornament is made from a gourd shard, overall size about 5"x5".
	www.americangourdsociety.org (302 words)

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