Thunder gourds how to make

Today's post is on how to make a "Thunder Gourd". What's a Thunder Gourd you ask? Well it's a gourd which, after being prepared and transformed, makes the sound of thunder when it's shaken. Items needed for this project are: Your Proxxon Jig Saw Your Proxxon Belt Sander Glossy White Spray Paint Alcohol Inks Stone Texture Spray Paint Painters Tape Drum Head Spring with Bead attached to the end Special synthetic drum head which heat shrinks and becomes tight Black acrylic paint mixed with some…

Today's post is on how to make a "Thunder Gourd". What's a Thunder Gourd you ask? Well it's a gourd which, after being prepared and transformed, makes the sound of thunder when it's shaken. Items needed for this project are: Your Proxxon Jig Saw Your Proxxon Belt Sander Glossy White Spray Paint Alcohol Inks Stone Texture Spray Paint Painters Tape Drum Head Spring with Bead attached to the end Special synthetic drum head which heat shrinks and becomes tight Black acrylic paint mixed with some…

Today's post is on how to make a "Thunder Gourd". What's a Thunder Gourd you ask? Well it's a gourd which, after being prepared and transfor...

Learning to create a thunder gourd is fun and easy. Ron Swank videos and my tips will prepare you to make your own!

Today's post is on how to make a "Thunder Gourd". What's a Thunder Gourd you ask? Well it's a gourd which, after being prepared and transfor...

These are called "Thunder Gourds" and as you can see I make different looking ones, but the purpose of each one is to create the sound of thunder. The Supplies Used in this project are: Medium/Large Gourds ( I have found that the bigger the bottom of the gourd, the deeper the sound) Synthetic Drum Head Adjusted/Stretched Spring (Similar to the spring on a screen door) Wood burner (on some) Paints, Stains Suede cord Drill Proxxon Jig Saw STS 12/E Foot Switch FS Heat Gun (Not a blow dryer, it…

Need to repair cracked gourds! Learn how fractured cracks, wormholes, and broken or missing stems can all be repaired with the right product.

Today's post is on how to make a "Thunder Gourd". What's a Thunder Gourd you ask? Well it's a gourd which, after being prepared and transfor...

A gourd is vegetable that is closely related to the squash and the pumpkin. Gourds are very versatile when used as decorations due to the variety of shapes and colors they come in. They are very popular as Autumn centerpieces and in...