How to Chip Carve a Gourd

In this quick 5 1/2 min. video I show you how to chip carve a gourd using just one u-shaped hand gouge. Chip carving is a tedious technique on gourds, but rather fascinating and addicting. After chip carving you can leave the gourd as is or dye it, which I show how to in the video. by Bernadette Fox
I purchased the U-gouge shown in video from an Ebay store. Follow the link:
www.ebay.com/itm/Ramelson-1-4-...
Places to find dried gourds:
www.welburngourdfarm.com/
www.wuertzfarm.com/
www.amishgourds.com/
Learn how to gold leaf:
bernadettesgourdcreations.blog...
Music Credits:
Josh Woodward "Little Tomcat" joshwoodward.com
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Disclaimer: All photos, video, and editing were done by me, Bernadette Fox. Music has been licensed to me via Creative Commons.

[@stacyw3250]

Nice work

[@punkybauer1]

Very nice video, thank you! I love your videos.....

[@diggerbear2]

Well done - thank you!

[@ElGatoLoco698]

Heyooo, love the gourds.

[@melissarmt7330]

What brand of dyes do you recommend?

[@Notttttttttygggtggg]

where do you purchase your dye..I'm growing a patch of gourds "hour glass shaped " as we speak...im making a list of my materials needed, I don't even own a dremel tool yet..but I'm about to ;) I love your videos..do you ever do cartoon characters, like mickey or minions ??

[@BernadetteGourder]

Archie Ray & Lisa Shue Hi! I purchase the Memories ink dye from Sawdust Connections. Follow this link: www.sawdustconnection.com/Memories-Ink-Dyes.htm
No, I actually haven't done any cartoon characters but that sounds like such a fun idea... so speaks a little crazy minion girl here lol love those guys :) I hope those gourds turn out great for you... you should be crafting with them by next spring, maybe even sooner depending on where you live. Good luck and have fun!

[@Notttttttttygggtggg]

I'm in NC ...I have no clue on how long it takes to dry completely out, so I bought 1 to play with ...I don't post videos...but I am on twitter..I would love to show you..how it turns out...you're very skillful at what you do & I'm a little crafty..so don't lol ..got to start somewhere... & I seen his website the other day..what dye would you suggest from the hobby store ??? Thanks "pudge'

[@BernadetteGourder]

Archie Ray & Lisa Shue There are several dyes you could try and each will produce something a little different. What are you planning on making to start out?

[@sophiem6599]

What dye do you use? Thanks.

[@BernadettesGarden]

I use Memories Ink Dyes. You can also use leather dye or Adirondak alcohol ink dyes. The good thing about the Memories Ink Dyes is they are the least messy and won't run, but the alcohol based dyes blend more easily than the Memories. Depends on the look you're going for! Good luck!