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Using Fancy Foils on Gourds

There has been some interest in the use of fancy foils on gourds. I hope the following photos will guide you in their use.

One drop of ink

Another drop of ink

One drop of ink

This is where  "patience and practice"  is important. Add a drop of blending solution in the center of your ink drop. Let it bloom. 

The ink blower

Another drop of ink

One drop of ink

You can spread the ink by using a hand held ink blower.

Another drop of ink

Another drop of ink

Blending Solution and Blower

Add one drop of another color and blending solution and gently move the color with the ink blower. 

Blending Solution and Blower

Blending Solution and Blower

Blending Solution and Blower

Concentrate on one small area. If a spot is too dark or concentrated, add a drop of blending solution or another color and blow to separate the dark spot. 

Using the Ink Blower

Blending Solution and Blower

Using the Ink Blower

Creating Dark Lines

Blending Solution and Blower

Using the Ink Blower

 Darker concentrated areas will take longer to dry. When the dark areas are slightly sticky you can rub in foils to add a bit of spark.

Fancy Foil

Burnish the Foil

Burnish the Foil

The foil’s “color” side must face up.

Burnish the Foil

Burnish the Foil

Burnish the Foil

I use a serving spoon to burnish the foil.


A lot of Foil ?

Burnish the Foil

Or A Little Foil?

Or A Little Foil?

Or A Little Foil?

Or A Little Foil?




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