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Gourd dreamcatcher. This project is quite time consuming, but worth it when you see the end product. The materials to create the gourd is as follow: Gourd Dremel Drilling bit Wood cutter Sanding bit Tjoko paint / Chalk paint Cream/ Ivory Paint Gold paint Leather string Maroon String Brown String Dark red paint Charms Beads Follow the steps: 1. Draw the pattern you want to remove on your gourd. 2. Use your dremel with your wood cutting disc, cut out 1 cm away from the gourd. 3. Use your sanding bit and work away until you reach the line. 4. Drill holes 2cm apart around the edges, using your drilling bit. 5. Use a sponge and chalk paint and paint the outside of your gourd. Let dry between the layers. 6. Paint the inside of your gourd with ivory or cream paint. 7. Go around the edges with gold paint to create a border. 8. String through the holes using your leather String. 9. Start by forming a knot with your maroon string and start your dreamcatcher. 10. Halfway through change your string to brown string. 11. Use a toothpick and maroon and gold paint to create a "flower" pattern around a few holes. 12. Attach charms and beads to your dreamcatcher. This project would take about 2 days to finish. You can use any colours on your gourd and use a different patterns. Hope you will enjoy this project as much as I did. Happy crafting #Gourd #DIYGourdDreamcatcher #GourdArtTutorial #GourdArt #GourdModel