Gourd are quite durable, but it is important to take good care of your gourd art.

We spend hours cleaning each gourd prior to applying a design. Then, we use the finest dyes, stains, paints, and varnishes to create a high-quality and durable finish. Nevertheless, please keep in mind these important points:

• Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to reduce the possibility of fading or discoloration. Even with the best finishes with UV filters, colors made fade.

• Do not expose the gourd to the weather unless it has been treated with an outdoor varnish. Even so, recognize that exposure to the weather inevitably will result in a degradation of the finish.

• Handle the gourd as you would china or glassware – gourds can crack or break if dropped or subjected to impact.

• Use a soft lint-free cloth to lightly dust the surface of the gourd. Do not use water or household cleaning chemicals.

• Interior surfaces tend to be rougher in texture, and will collect dust. Gently blow out the interior periodically – you can use a can of compressed air such as those intended for cleaning computer keyboards.

• Gourds can be used as containers. However, we recommend the use of a plastic liner for plants or a cloth liner when serving foods (unless the interior has been treated with a food-safe beeswax coating.

• Do not put the gourd in the oven or microwave. If you wish to use the gourd as a food warmer, use a ceramic warming tile. 

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