To start, we each picked out a nice "pumpkin-y" gourd and scrubbed them clean on the outside with steel wool and cleanser. Then we cut off the tops and--wearing our trusty fiber masks!--scraped the insides clean.
Scary Faces
Next, we penciled in faces and, using a craft knife, cut them out. They aren't very big, so we had to be careful not to break them. We sanded the cut edges for a clean look.
Polishing Gourds
The next step was polishing. We used scarlet cream shoe polish for color, and then finished with a top coat of neutral shiny polish to make them gleam.
Gleaming Gourds!
After adding the polish and buffing, these scary faces sure were shiny.
Almost There
Our gourds are almost finished...
The Final Touches
Our scary, smiling gourds really help the shop feel festive for one of our favorite holidays.
