The project is really fast, and takes apx. 5-10 minutes, depending on how well the gourd cleans out.
First – you need a dry gourd. The more sizes and shapes you have, the better!
Then, draw a circle where you want the opening to be.
Use your Dremel 4000 or other rotary tool to open up the hole
Clean out the insides of the gourd – We used a hanger and other misc. items that fit inside to scrape the junk out.
Drill a few smaller holes into the bottom of the gourd to help keep it dry.
Drill the holes in the top for the wire to string through
String the Wire
Hang
Enjoy!
I love this gourd birdhouse. I think this would be a perfect fall craft with my daughter.
How cool is that! I agree a great fall craft as soon as I borrow a Dremmel and a drill lol I’m sure one of my son’s have one. Maybe I’ll let them do the crafty part and I’ll just keep the end result – sounds good to me!
Gladys P
Cool project! I assume you bought the gourd? This would make a cool gift too. I wonder if permanent paint/outdoor paint would work on it, I bet my girls would love to make one!