WELCOME TO
THEPODLADY.COM
This is your site for pods and dried, decorative botanicals for
your gourd art. They add a very natural look to any gourd rim.
Some of the pods would lend themselves to wings, or legs, for
any gourd creature. These botanicals are also great in wreaths
and other art projects. Most are sold in small quantities, but
larger amounts (4 oz, 8 oz, pounds) are available at a wholesale
price. Contact me for a price list.
I also have deer antlers and African porcupine quills (4".) For
antlers, go to the bottom of the Products page. Read the box
"Antlers" and then go to the ten photos shown below. The type of
antler, cut or shed, size (measured on the curve, tip to butt) and
price are indicated. I have more antlers that are not shown, also.
Please review the entire site and look at the pictures of gourds
that use the pods and decorative botanicals found within this
site. I look forward to filling your gourd art decorative needs.
Betsey Sloan, Gourd Artist and Teacher
THEPODLADY
Attention Gourd Artists:
This space is dedicated to you. Be sure to send me your own
GOURD creations using my pods and botanicals. I'd love to show
off your work. Simply attach the image to an e-mail, include your
name and state and any comments, and send to:
betseysloan@yahooh.com or
basketsvt@aol.com.
I welcome your comments and suggestions as well.
Betsey
This is an example of how pods can be
painted to change their appearance. This
gourd has a crackle finish over multi-colors of
acrylic, with a bronze gel medium coating,
finish is nautical varnish. The hedge apple
slices have been painted. The rim is
QuikWood surrounded by a length of
seagrass. Both take paint and crackle well.