Paper Textured Gourd ~ Featuring Miriam Joy

[@ZarpeParadise]

I really enjoyed this tutorial! I might otherwise discard a cracked gourd. Thanks for this fantastic idea!

[@cherylgillean1035]

I sure love you Miriam!!!! I have been saving this type of packing paper from work when we get our medication deliveries (hospital pharmacy) because I saw this video a few years ago. But I have not tried it yet. I am loving watching this today and it is spurring my desire to create one of these. Hope you are well dear friend.

[@Miriamjoy123]

Thank you so much Cheryl for the wonderful words. Kind of needed them today. Now get busy and create my friend. God bless.

[@brigham2007]

What a fun an easy way to turn out beautiful projects and, as an added plus, great way to use gourds that aren't in perfect condition! I couldn't stop at one. Thanks Miriam!

[@barbfreeman7958]

I've watched this one several times and just got my packing paper last week. I love the textured look and this opens up so many new avenues. Thank you again Ms Joy!

[@suebrigham8014]

Tried this and it turned out wonderful. So easy with your detailed instructions. Thank you.

[@cindyl74]

Once again Miriam, You inspire me. So many new ideas from you and I thank you for keeping my mind young with all of the fascinating projects. I am about to start another Thunder Gourd and I will use this technique. I am excited to see how it affects the sound.

[@jeanclark6476]

another great technique to try. Thanks Miriam

[@kaywells6277]

Great Texture for a gourd project !! Thanks' Miriam for sharing !!

[@christinethorkveen9682]

Love this video and can't wait to try this on my gourds.

[@walshangela11]

I love your work, it is very inspiring and you present it in a way that makes a beginner want to try it.

[@MarciaPockat]

Very cool! Fun to watch and learn! Now to try!

[@Miriamjoy123]

Thank you so much. God bless, Miriam Joy

[@martydouglas9525]

Such a great and beautiful idea for those gourds I started and didn't like where they were going.

[@Miriamjoy123]

Thank you Marty. Did you not like the way this method was going or something different? Just wondering if I can help. Miriam Joy

[@martydouglas9525]

@@Miriamjoy123 I backed up and watched the whole thing and see where you explain the colors for the turquoise gourd. My two dogs kind of interrupting me when I am on the computer. I do think this technique will save a couple gourds I was unhappy with.... I haven't used this method yet but intend to start today. I had wondered what I could so with those bad ones. Thank you so much for this....

[@Miriamjoy123]

@@martydouglas9525 You are very welcome. It is pretty easy. But I am here if you need help. Have fun. Miriam Joy

[@martydouglas9525]

@@Miriamjoy123 Thank you so much. I feel great now that I know there is a way to save some of my old/not so good projects. Gourds are expensive and being able to save the "disasters" is of great value to me.

[@rositasnamorarportugal6881]

Magnífico trabalho!

[@amyarnold2051]

Wonderful video, as usual. I may have to try this one day.

[@Miriamjoy123]

Thank you Amy. Glad it turned out great. Think other things besides gourds. Frames, pumpkin, etc.....

[@bonitahorne934]

another great video.

[@MarshaEdwards-y1t]

Like your comment about messes. I have 2 signs in my studio. "If you're not making a mess, you're not making art." And "This mess is a place."

[@deeberglin6559]

Great video!

[@markkeck2810]

Wow, neat technique. I love your videos.

[@Miriamjoy123]

Mark Keck you are the today's winner for 7 days of summer give away. Please email me at [e-mail] your address and which class DVD you would like from miriamjoy.com Congrats.

[@janicehughes6253]

Nice video Thank you so much

[@mukwah1111]

Wonderful project. Wonder if the same technique would work on glass? Also thinking that the oil crayons would be awesome over this instead of the crayon. Love it !

[@Miriamjoy123]

It should work on glass. I have used it over foam and wood. Try the oil crayons, they may be just a little to soft, but you do not know till you try. Thank you.

[@alinebeauvais8866]

Love this technique. Covering a birdhouse I didn't like.

[@Miriamjoy123]

Aline, You won yesterdays contest. Please email me your address and what class DVD you would like off of Miriamjoy.com Email me at [e-mail]

[@jeristaley-earnst749]

I've got about 6 gourds with really bad surfaces...now I have a solution!

[@Miriamjoy123]

Good. It was one of my favorite methods.

[@mihrayuysal7353]

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[@michelasheehan898]

Mirirma, I wiuld like to finish a bird house gourd thius way. Shoud IU varnish it after the laST modge podge?

[@Miriamjoy123]

You can if you are putting it outside. The more varnish the better. If not Mod Podge is a sealing so you would not need to.

[@MariaJose-t9g1r]

Que papel é esse? Como posso adquirir? Obrigada bjos.

[@beckyrook8418]

hi - I have a question. After your done with the crayon, do you spray varnish, or just use the modpodge to seal? Thank you very much. Becky :)

[@Miriamjoy123]

Becky, Seal with the Mod Podge. You are already using it so just finish it up with the Mod Podge. Let me know if you have any more questions. God bless, Miriam Joy

[@martydouglas9525]

How did you get the turquoise coloring on the other gourd???

[@Miriamjoy123]

The turquoise is just acrylic paint. Done excally the same as the other gourd. The video shows the whole process. God bless, Miriam Joy.

[@sheriptacek2692]

Miriam What colors did you use for the turquoise one?

[@Miriamjoy123]

I used a turquoise for the base and sponged it with gold metallic, copper metallic and red metallic with black crayon. Let me know if you have more questions.

[@bootswany]

hello Miriam :) i have a question. what kind of crayon do you use?

[@Miriamjoy123]

Thank you for the question. I only use Crayola. They are brighter and thicker than any of the other brands.

[@barbfreeman7958]

Did you use acrylic paint for the paper paint?

[@Miriamjoy123]

Yes Barb I did. I am sorry I did not say so in the video. I added it to the notes. Thank you. Miriam Joy

[@jaggedlittlepill100]

Moshz Poshz?

[@eneidaangulo8936]

Porque en inglés