So, what do you do with gourds after you’ve grown, dried, and scrubbed them clean? One idea is make birdhouses. I’ve seen lots of people paint them for mostly indoor decor, but I really want to use mine, and have birds use them, too. I’m not so sure paint would hold up for too many years, so I opted to try my hand at woodburning.
Here’s the practice I’ve done so far with an inexpensive woodburning tool from Hobby Lobby:
And a close-up of a small checkerboard section:
When I get some birdhouses finished and decorated, I’ll post more. Still in process for now. I’d love to see what others are doing with their gourds. Please share!
Unperfect Garden 