An inspiring idea gallery shows works of art by today's gourd "light" artists, along with step-by-step instructions on how to construct these beautiful, unusual lamps to enhance any room. 

Written for anyone wanting to build a beautiful, one-of-a-kind gourd lamp, these 9 step-by-step projects include lamps with bases, gourd lamp shades, and wall sconces. Also included is an inspiring gallery of the creative lamps that gourd "light" artists around the world are creating today.

Although the projects use gourds for the lamp base or shade, other craft materials could easily be substituted—making this a resource of creative inspiration for making, and repairing, all kinds of decorative lighting projects.

A concise glossary of lighting components makes your internet research for the parts you need, and your electrical wiring process, easier, and the book offers a resource list of where to find the supplies needed for all  the projects.[AuthorName]By Susan Nonn[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Susan (Suzi) Nonn has been interested in natural crafts all her life. For the last twenty years she has concentrated on gourds. She teaches workshops all over the United States, and is the coordinator for the Gourd Gathering at Cherokee. She is the author of Cut-out Gourd Techniques, a book written to help gourd artists to improve their skills with the mini-saw.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]202 color images[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle]How to Make 9 Beautiful Lamp and Lantern Projects[/SubTitle][ColorPattern]202 color images[/ColorPattern]