by JohnnyConga » Thu Nov 22, 2001 6:47 pm
Timo first u need the gourd of course about the size of a soccor ball or basketball size.Cut off the top of the neck but leave enough neck for your hand to be able to hold it. Clean the gourd out ,scoop out dead skin and seeds that are inside..then put hot water in it and let it sit a bit to loosen up what ever is left in side and then pour it out. You are going to need Magibrand braided dacron trolling line,used for fishing. I use clothsline rope for the neck and the bottem of the gourd. Now stringing I can't tell u how to do that I would have to show u,it is a little tricky,,for the beading.I use plastic pony beads. If that isn't available you can use glass beads,seashells.wooden beads,etc. GOTO Gourds.com the best ones are from California Gourd farm. Depending on how loud u want it depends on the amount of beads,balance is important in beading the gourd,for playing sake,it can be light or heavy beading..I hope that helps a little...At your service JC JOHNNY CONGA.....