The birdhouses and birdfeeders are made out of a variety of hard shell gourds. They are cut for a 1-1/4, 1-1/2 or 2 “ entrance (or to your specification) and drainage holes are drilled in the bottom. They are then cleaned and sanded inside and out and then left natural or dyed. Then the designs are wood, etched, inked, dyed or painted onto the gourd. Finally, I finish the outside with many coats of polyurethane to assure protection against the elements. Both the birdhouses and birdfeeders can be created with or without perches (buyer's preference). A leather lance is provided for hanging. Each one is unique and is one of a kind as all designs are original. In addition, I would be happy to design a birdhouse or birdfeeder according you your own theme and specifications. Please see my pricing page for pricing information.  Thanks!

TIP: All of these pieces are sealed to protect them from the outdoor elements.  Each year, you should spray them with a few coats of polyurethane to keep them lasting for years to come.

Please visit the other pages in my gourds gallery . . . .

Gourds gallery 1      Gourds gallery 2       Gourds gallery 3

(This is Gourds gallery 1)

  A gourd goes from this . . .

  To this . . .

Gourd is finished!

Gourds gallery 1      Gourds gallery 2       Gourds gallery 3

(This is Gourds gallery 1)