This 5" Martin variety, dried, hard shell gourd come with the exterior cleaned and ready for crafting. Approximately between 5-6" in diameter. The shape of Martin gourds resemble teardrops or pears. They sit upright but may require some sanding on the bottom to sit perfectly straight. They are known for their nice hard shell, making them the top choice for crafting. Shell Quality is suitable for cutting, wood-burning, painting and other craft ideas Between 5-6" in diameter. Approximately 6-7" tall. Similar to working with wood and can be painted with acrylic, latex, or oil paints, or dyed with wood or leather dyes. Grown, prepared and shipped from Pennsylvania Clean and ready to craft hard-shell gourds that are great for painting, woodburning, and cutting. Dried, hard-shell gourds cure to a wood texture, giving them a durable canvas shell that can be carved, sanded, drilled, or burned. Hard-shell gourds accept acrylic paints, wood stains, leather dyes, and inks for a lasting finish. Our dried gourds are available in a range of shapes and sizes, allowing creations for birdhouses, bowls, painted décor, or your next handmade creation. Since each gourd is a natural product, exact shapes and sizes will vary but will stay true to the variety within the product images. Our gourds are grown, prepared, and shipped from our 200-acre farm in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Bulk Orders: Please note that we accept bulk orders of our cleaned, unfinished hard-shell gourds. Larger orders (75 or more of the same gourd SKU) may take up to 4 weeks to ship due to washing and cleaning processes. If you require your gourd order by a specific time, please contact our team to request this. Warning: Gourds are flammable. Do not use candles in them or place near open flames.
