Gourd Bottles
Turn a dried gourd into a natural canteen with this traditional water container class. You’ll clean, carve, seal, and create a corded carrier for this wilderness-ready vessel.
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- Join live or watch the recording anytime after class.
Craft a natural water container from one of the oldest vessels used by humans.
In this hands-on Zoom class, you’ll transform a dried gourd into a functional primitive water bottle using traditional methods. Used for thousands of years by cultures around the world, gourds are lightweight, sustainable, and incredibly versatile.
You’ll learn how to clean, carve, seal, and carry your gourd bottle—creating a beautiful and functional piece of primitive gear that connects you to ancient ways of life.
This ancient skill teaches patience, precision, and confidence. Whether you're new to primitive skills or looking to sharpen your technique, this class is a powerful introduction primitive water containers.
What You’ll Learn:
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How to clean and hollow a dried gourd
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Sealing and waterproofing techniques using wax or pitch
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Adding a cork stopper and carry cord
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Tips for harvesting and curing gourds on your own
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What’s Included in Your Kit:
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Dried gourd (prepped for carving)
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Natural sealant (wax or pine pitch)
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Cork stopper and carry cord
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Carving tools and step-by-step instructions
Class Perks:
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Join the live Zoom session for real-time guidance
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Access the recorded session anytime if you can't attend live
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Ask questions during and after the class through our chat group for up to a week and get support from an experienced instructors
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Ideal for being prepared in emergencies.