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Thunder drum gourd
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I was recently on vacation and saw a "thunder drum" in a gallery. I thought it was wonderful. Does anyone know how to make these, what is inside that makes the wonderful thunder sound?Inquiring…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dani Montoya Mar 29.
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Dani Montoya replied to Nancy Ratliff's discussion Thunder drum gourd
"I have made an ocean drum which is really cool. The ocean is metal "shot" inside the gourd. The gourd has a drum head so you can play it as a drum or rock it back and forth and it sounds like an ocean"
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Indian doll
"This is one of my favorite gourd dolls ever! The simplicity speaks well; some times an artist wants to do more & more as they gain confidence in their art ............( I see you said this is your first attempt at a gourd doll)…"
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Indian doll
My first attempt at a doll. Banana gourd body, jewelry gourd head. Hair is hanging moss with feathers and bead embellishments. Design is burned then painted and antiqued with shoe polish.
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- At 8:51am on August 27, 2011,
Tony Browning said… Hi Nancy!
Thanks for the comment on my Lotus Garden gourd....you asked about it it was colored pencil....the flowers, leaves and other items in the center are Prismacolor pencils...the yellow/green is watercolor paint. Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks again... Tony
- At 7:57pm on August 1, 2011,
Laggenaria said… Hi, Nancy. Today I was managing my photos on GAE, and realized that I didn't answer your question about seasoning and finishing a mate gourd... I beg you apologize me... Well, in southern brazilian states, people has 2 methods to season a mate gourd: by using hot coals, or by using mate itself. I prefer second one. Before using gourd at the first time, you have to pour yerba mate powder until a half gourd and complete with boiling water. Throw it all away (after cooling), and you can make your mate. The flavor will get better as you prepare your mate more often.
As for the external finish, you can not use varnish or any product that waterproof the gourd. I just apply wax and polish. Good luck!
- At 11:15am on May 26, 2011,
Celia Wetzel said… - Nancy, just lovely coiling/beading/painting. You inspire me. Thank you!!!
- At 3:36pm on May 16, 2011, Darla Hines gave Nancy Ratliff a gift…
Thanks for your comment on my metal pot! Saw that no one had sent you a gift note yet! I do really like your work. The patinas would probably work very different in your wetter part of the woods.
- At 7:39am on May 3, 2011,
Carrie D. Rogers said…
- Thank you!
- At 1:14pm on April 26, 2011,
Kim Bilek said… - Hi Nancy, I removed your discussion about Mate' cups, if you look in the FORUM on the main GAE page under USING THIS WEBSITE we have an INDEX. You will find a link to an on going discussion about mate' cups- thanks -Kim
- At 8:12am on February 23, 2011,
- Thanks Nancy! Words of encouragment mean alot to me coming from someone that is so good! You have no idea how you have brightened my day!
- At 9:31am on July 23, 2010,
Connie Fox said… - Thanks Nancy. I used Arizona Gourds Copper patina on the "Redbud" gourd . Connie
- At 10:55am on July 15, 2010, Connie Fox said…
- Nancy the natural beauty of your gourds. Great work C
- At 12:31pm on July 4, 2010,
melissa lee jones said… - The lichen I used was fairly tough and pliable. I was lucky and found a bunch of it at an RV park in Palestine, TX. I used E6000 to attach it.
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