



| Hi, everyone. We are successfully relocated to the mountains of North Carolina, in Franklin...and we love it. Of course, the Natives said they only get a "dusting" of snow every now and then.....oh sure, our first weekend here we were snowed in! Couldn't get down our drive, which is a mile long. But it has been a harsh winter for everyone, so I won't complain too much. The cats have food, and we have food and wine, and there's wood for the stove, so all is well. On another front, my second book on Antlers for Basketry and Gourd Art is in the printing process and hopefully will be released sometime in mid-to-late summer 2010. Will keep you posted. Betsey |
| The new InLace Resi\n Techniques book is now available. 64 pages of color photos, articles and step-by-step directions on how to use InLace, the liquid resin inlay material. For your autographed copy of InLace Resin Techniques for Gourd and Wood Craft, send me via mail your name, address, phone, e-mail and a check for $16.99 for each copy. Send to Betsey Sloan, 783 Haughton Williams Road, Franklin, NC 28734 Thanks. Betsey |
| Gourds above: Left: Philodendron sheaths with hedge apple slice, lotus pods, frogs mouth and walnut slice. Center: Philodendron sheaths with estrela pod. Right: Philodendron sheaths, flower mushroom and kiya pod. |
| Gourd on fallow deer antler. |


| Three gourds on elk antler as an example of how to use antlers in gourd art. |
1) Mule, cut 2) Whitetail, shed 3) Mule, cut 4) Mule, cut 5) White on skulls 16", $15.00 24", $29.00 16", $15.00 17", $20.00 L) 12", $15.00 R) 6". $12.00 |
6) Whitetail, cuts 7) Fallow, shed 8) Fallow, shed (chews) 9) Mule, shed 10) Mule, cut 5" to 6", $5 each 24". $30.00 24", $25.00 18", $20.00 16". $15.00 |
| COMING SOON Sand Dollars, Sea Urchins, Babob pods from Australia, Mahogany pods, Natraj stems from India, River Cane, Curley Cane, Star Anise and dried Sunflowers......all will be in stock by January. |

