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Mon, Jan 8, 07 at 15:43
| There are so many ways to hang gourds, what's your favorite method? We're talking about finished gourds here............??
I've used twine, leather, stovepipe wire, raffia, and other string/twine type materials.
Sometimes its whatever suits the gourd design, sometimes its whatever I have handy. Jan |
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- Posted by gardenkiwi Z5 Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Jan 9, 07 at 14:49
| I have given mine away and noone has complained - yet! I use leather thong (thicker than a shoelace), thick hemp and copper wire. I use a good long length of copper wire and wrap it around a pencil to coil the ends so that it looks like vining on a morning glory ... 'tis cute and gives a great look. I also use thick silver-looking wire and do the same thing - usually one of the wire colors matches what I have done. |
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| I've used twine, but it's not durable for long term outdoor use. I've also used a sturdy wire-bent here and there to look more rustic. gardenkiwi-I love the idea of using copper wire and coiling the ends a bit! |
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- Posted by gardenkiwi Z5 Michigan (My Page) on Tue, Jan 9, 07 at 23:13
| Thanks sowngrow! I was so busy getting the bug that I have on the gourd that I didn't get a good photo of the coiled wire "tendrils" but here is the link anyhow! I have not taken photos of any of the others that I can think of. Next time I shall make sure I get decent pictures to share! Rita in Michigan |
Here is a link that might be useful: Birdhouse with copper wire
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