Doris Betuel Dried gourds can be sewing baskets, bowls, birdhouses, and more. The Robson Ranch Gourd Club recently had a class on how to transform a gourd into a “thunder gourd” or into a wind chime. The two sounds could not be more different. A wind chime will make a beautiful tinkling of notes when…
Doris Betuel Fracking is not a dirty word. It means frying your gourd with electricity to make amazing lightning bolts or delicate tree branches! On March 7, several members of the Robson Ranch (RR) Gourd Club experienced the dangerous and fascinating results of fracking their gourds! Each gourd was lovingly fracked by our host and…
Doris Betuel Visions of spring abound! Our planters and table top décor are starting to spring into bright colors. The versatile and humble gourd can be an amazing addition to your home. You can make them into vases, bowls, ornaments, and even indoor planters! Gourds come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and can…
Doris Betuel Epoxy resin is one of the easiest mediums to take your crafting experience to the next level! The resin cures to a shiny clear costing, can fill gaps between materials, and creates strong waterproof bonds. This type of resin has strong adhesion properties, is heat resistant, and can be used on its own…
Martha Spillane From Icebergs… Robson Ranch resident Becky Montgomery and her husband Richard have lived in Iowa and Alaska. Both educators, Becky taught grammar school and Richard was a principal. Their love of teaching and the outdoors helped draw them to Alaska. So, with two young sons in tow, they moved to Wainwright, a 100%…