In this new gourd book, author Angela Mohr demonstrates how to select and prepare gourds from the garden and demonstrates basic techniques for cleaning, shaping, and fixing gourds, which then can be decorated for everyday use, such as bowls and vases. This do-it-yourself how-to is perfect for any beginning gourd artisan to learn the finer points of a gourd, fix their common flaws and put the gourds to good use as accessories around the house.[AuthorName]By Angela Mohr[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Angela Mohr lives in Stephens City, Virginia. She is a member of the American Gourd Society and the Guild of American Papercutters.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]159 images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]The Complete Guide to Cleaning, Preparation and Repair[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]159 images[/ColorPattern]