My dried gourds were ready for painting.

Ruth n Jersey

Ruth n Jersey

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The last couple of weeks in New Jersey have been hot and muggy or raining. My gourds that I had drying from last fall were ready for paint so I thought I'd do them so they will be ready for my fall decorations. After I wash them in mild bleach and water to help get rid of any bacteria that may cause the gourd to rot I put them on a rack to dry next to our dehumidifier in the basement and turn them every once in awhile. A few do rot but most dry nicely. It does take months but I know they are dry when they inside rattle. I use craft paint and then spray them with a shiny finish. This time I tried a few with bronze craft paint. I didn't have to spray them because they already had a shine to them. I think they might look nice in a basket with some colorful dried leaves or berries. all gourds (800x600).jpgbronze gourds (800x600).jpg
 

Beautiful Ruth, so neat that you're doing things like that, you're very talented in so many areas! :cool: Just looking at your first photo make me yearn even more for fall. :sentimental:
 

I remember doing that back in 3rd grade! It's so fun. In fact, I still love to paint after all these years. We did designs back then, but don't know what's today's thing is. What you have with the copper paint is striking. What will you do with them? Sorry, I didn't read everything.
 
You are so talented Ruth. I love the gourds. I would like to do that but have nowhere to display them. Shux...:sentimental:
 

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