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Molded Gourd Snuff Bottles-The Present Process

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« on: March 26, 2012, 03:17:02 pm »

It is my intent to expand on this thread with a comparison of the old methods various the current process of gourd molding, but for now here are some examples on how it is done presently.

http://georgiagourdguy.com/Chinese_Mold.php

http://www.instructables.com/id/Portrait-Gourds-Grown-in-Molds/

http://www.odditycentral.com/pics/chinese-farmers-can-grow-gourds-into-virtually-any-shape.html

Stay tuned for the more information with examples of bottles, Charll
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« Reply #1 on: March 26, 2012, 03:25:14 pm »


Excellent thread Charll !!
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« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2012, 10:43:00 pm »

Hi George

Although    I not  follow this   particular   thread.    I   support  to make  is    new "indexed"   item

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« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2012, 11:58:57 pm »

  I   support  to make  is    new "indexed"   item



Not sure what you mean ..  Huh
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