Gourd Craft Ideas - A Creative Birdhouse!

Gourd craft ideas are a great way to involve children in gardening for birds! If you'd like to have backyard birds for kids view birds nest craft for kids, this project will engage your children by bringing your favorite birds to your home! Kids love being outdoors, introducing them to nature in this way will be fun and educational! Completing one our crafts with gourds projects could be just your ticket! They will learn about the bird habitats as well as express their creativity. Have fun making your decorative bird house together, and check back with our site for more gourd craft ideas and check your state birds!

Gourd Birdhouse Design Picture

Directions For Making A Birdhouse Gourd

Materials Needed

Acrylic paints

Bucket

Dish soap and water

Drill and small drill bits

Gourd, dry you should hear rattling inside the gourd

Newspaper

Paint brushes

Painting clothes

Protective gear (goggles and painting mask)

Sand paper

Scouring pad

Small saw

Varnish, all weather

Wire coat hanger

Wire cutters

Birdhouse Gourd Art Idea

Step by Step Instructions

Place the dried gourd in a bucket or sink of soapy water and let it set for 10-15 minutes. Then use a scouring pad to scrub the gourd clean.

Once the gourd has dried, sand away any rough spots on the outside of the gourd.

If you have a child standing with you, have them wear a pair of goggles as well for the drilling steps.

Drill 4 small holes at the top of the gourd, two for ventilation and two for a hanger.

Drill 4 small holes at the bottom of the gourd for drainage.

Draw a small circle at the widest point of the gourd for the opening. An opening of 1 and 1/2 inches will suffice for small birds like wrens.

Drill 7-9 small holes around the circle entry point.

Use a small saw to finish cutting the entry point of the bird house.

Once the entry hole is cut, sand away any rough spots on the opening.

Tip the gourd over and shake out the contents.

Use a pair of wire cutters and cut approximately 8-10 inches from the long, straight part of the hanger.

Thread the wire through two of the holes at the top of the gourd. Bring them to the top and twist. Instant hanger!

Place a few layers of newspaper on the work area. Better yet, choose a nice day and paint outdoors!

Paint the gourd with acrylic paints and allow to dry overnight.

Apply 3-4 coats of all weather varnish, drying in-between each coat and then allow to dry overnight.

Find a great tree and help your child hang the gourd birdhouse.

Gourd Birdhouse Plan

.Tips and Tricks

If you're working with very small children, complete steps 1-12 before involving them in the project. Also, do not allow them to be present for step 15. Just bring them in to decorate!

Remember, the size of the opening will determine which birds will occupy your gourd birdhouse.

This is a great rainy day project. Prepare the gourds before hand, and store them just for this type of day!

Wear protective gear (goggles and painting mask) during the varnishing process, step 15.

You can purchase gourd from a local farmer, or farmer's market.

Look also tips and accessories for care of birdbaths

Making a goose neck gourd bird house is a great activity for children of all ages! We hope you enjoyed our gourd craft ideas!

 

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