If you are like me, one of the greatest benefits of working with gourds, is realizing you can look at a single gourd, and imagine countless projects you can do with it.  Wood burning, carving, weaving, and of course painting to name a few.  Of course most of us are familiar in using acrylics and oil based paints - but if you are looking to break out of the routine of set lines and patterns - alcohol based paints may be for you.  This guide will provide a list of supplies so you can start using alcohol inks for gourds.  These inks allow you to let the art take shape, and instead of being bound by set patterns and lines - you'll find that you are merely a passenger as the art goes in the direction it sees fit.