I paint them and make birdhouses. The red apples look nice with copper wire hangers. Polymer clay worm perch is a cute touch.

Hi--I painted 1 hunter green and added embelishments--turned out cute--Let me know if you would like pictures and I will try and post 1--also did some with stamp art and then a sealer-have pictures of them also--Nancy

HI Nancy, I would love to see your pictures! Our club meets this Thursday evening and I can't wait to see what everyone brings!!

Thanks,
Jan

Our group (Master Gardeners) is decorating apple gourds as center pieces for a luncheon/garden seminar. This is what we've done so far. Painted pictures on one (rabbit with morning glories); dyed one red with leather dye and then spayed it with clear acrylic (gorgeous - just want to pick it up and feel it); cut it in two longitudinaly with scalloped edges, painted it, sprayed it clear to make two sizes of candy dishes; cut the top off and painted outside and inside (a contrasting color). What we have yet to try: using copper to make leaves and curling vines; painting as a strawberry; painting as an apple.

Hi Jannoel,

Would you by any chance be with the Edgar County, IL Master Gardeners??
I know they were planning to do something with apple gourds, maybe later this spring...

Jan

Yes, I'm an Edgar County MG. Our spring luncheon is April 13 and we are having work days to get enough gourds decorated for table decorations and door prices.

I've visited your MG group before, a couple of years ago. We did a workshop using small gourds. I live in Clark County, and have a friend in your group.

Jan

I remember - we painted small gourds and decorated them with greenery. I have mine hanging over my garden workbench.

I'm delighted that you remember and still have your gourd!!
I am scheduled to be at your March meeting, and am looking forward to meeting you again.

Jan