{"product_id":"making-gourd-dolls-spirit-figures-9781635618013","title":"Making Gourd Dolls \u0026 Spirit Figures","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaking Gourd Dolls and Spirit Figures\u003c\/em\u003e honors and explains the ancient and vibrant art of crafting figures from gourds. Beginning with a fascinating lesson on the history of gourd dolls and their traditional significance in a variety of cultures around the world, authors Jim Widess and Ginger Summit embark on an educational and inspirational tour of all things gourd doll. They weigh innumerable design considerations ranging from fundamental choices like gourd shape selection (natural, deformed, or molded?) to advanced techniques for creating articulated joints, marionettes, stacked dolls, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom simple \"stump dolls\" to complex \"dancing dolls\" with beaded clothing and hand-carved features, \u003cem\u003eMaking Gourd Dolls and Spirit Figures\u003c\/em\u003e is jam-packed with irresistibly creative projects, each illustrated with breathtaking photo galleries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith step-by-step instructions, full-color photographs, and testimonials from renowned artists working today, Widess and Summit leave nothing technical to the imagination. From molding gourds as they grow, to safely cleaning, scraping, drying, and decorating them. \u003cem\u003eMaking Gourd Dolls and Spirit Figures\u003c\/em\u003e gives you all the tips and tools you need to realize the gourd dolls of your wildest dreams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12464251\"\u003eJim Widess\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12248329\"\u003eGinger Summit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 226\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.61d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781635618013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1635618010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA003000\"\u003eCarving\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-CRA\"\u003eCrafts \u0026amp; Hobbies\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-CRA039000\"\u003eToymaking | General\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43840773783691,"sku":"9781635618013","price":45.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5100\/7115\/files\/img_0c396705-2a50-4b7a-a39b-c2bc7c08e566.jpg?v=1755796619","url":"https:\/\/cacorrectionsbookstore.com\/products\/making-gourd-dolls-spirit-figures-9781635618013","provider":"CA Corrections Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}