Books

Pine Needle Basketry by Judy Mallow. Shows ideas for stitches

Weaving on Gourds by Marianne Barnes

Creative Embellishments for Gourds by Marianne Barnes

New and Different Materials for Weaving and Coiling by Marianne Barnes

Creative Rims for Gourd Art by Marianne Barnes

Gourd Pyrography by Jim Widess

Gourds with Southwestern Motifs by Bonnie Gibson

Tools most often used

Paint Brushes (especially small brushes)

Paints (acrylics)

Gourd Dyes

Router/Micro Carver (for carving and can be fitted with drill bits

Micro/Mini Jig Saw (for cutting open gourds)

GourdMaster Easy Cleaner Balls (used with a Drill to clean out the inside of the gourd)

Heat Tool/Hair Dryer (to help dry your inks/dyes/paints)

Protective Eyewear

Dust Mask

Wood Burner

Paw Pad (yes, for dogs), is useful for your hands prior to using QuickWood

Clay tools - helps with sculpting Quick Wood and Apoxie Sculpt