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| Tall Holly |
Posted - Jul 13 2018 : 2:55:22 PM
Does any one know if there is a system to cutting a curvy line around a gourd so it will meet. I would like to put two small hinges on the back side so it will open and close. I want a wavy line that will look nice. I tried to search the internet, I could find examples but no directions besides use a fine saw.
Thank you,
Holly
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Jul 22 2018 : 1:10:00 PM
How about using a piece of flexible wire that holds its shape - like florists wire or solid copper wire - to form a shape you like for the design and then trace the line onto the gourd?
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Jul 15 2018 : 2:57:07 PM
It'd be nice if there was a tool that you could use to stitch a wavy line around the gourd, but I can't think of a tool that would work.
Cindy
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| Tall Holly |
Posted - Jul 14 2018 : 5:21:03 PM
Hello,
My problem is not the cutting it is the drawing of the wavy line that would be even and not look too bunchy and meet after it went around the gourd. I have a jig saw with a fine blade that cuts nicely. I have practiced on another gourd to find the right blade.
Holly
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| edlund33 |
Posted - Jul 13 2018 : 7:33:59 PM
Would a dremel tool, spiral saw or router work? You could draw a curvy line and cut it with the rotating bit. A wire saw might work too if you want to cut both sides with the same contour.
Cheers! ~ Marilyn
Farm Girl No. 1100
http://blueskyanddaisies.blogspot.com
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