Gourd lanterns

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Of all the projects we've seen - one of the favorites has got to be how to make a gourd lamp or gourd luminary if you prefer. We've got tips and tricks here

These DIY lighting projects are perfect for those evenings when the stars aren’t enough to light your way back up from the dock. They create a unique

To mark the fall season, create a autumnal array of festive gourd crafts for your home.

Today, just for fun, I went light hopping on Etsy, and of course, was blown away by the creativity of the merchandisers I found there. Who would've thought of using your old Pyrex bowls for a hanging lamp shade? Not me. But I sure love it. It wasn't that many years ago I spotted a light arrangement similar to this one in a gift store in Minnesota and thought, "I've got to have that in my kitchen"! But then there's the option of a cluster of hanging teacups, as well. Or, how about a…

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Have you looked at those old Moorish palaces and wondered what the art depicted there is called? Well in many instances, they have an art form that is called

Diane Gilleland's gourd lantern project appears in MAKE, Volume 21, and is the subject of this week's Weekend Project video! You can also download the

Solar gourd lantern.

Halloween Gourd Craft Project – Making a Gourd Jack o’Lantern Below, you will find instructions on how to design and make a jack-o-lantern from a hard shell gourd. Gourds make a better jack o’lantern because they can last forever. You may choose to use a pattern or draw freehand directly onto the gourd. You will need: a clean dried gourd ... Read More