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Comment by Dave Lynas on May 15, 2015 at 4:03am

We dried ours in our basement overwinter. Have fun AGP!

Comment by AGP # on May 15, 2015 at 2:35am

Thanks 'Jim', will decide what instruments to make out of them when they dry, depending on which way I cut them, some no doubt will be CBG's, and some will be Banjo's and Uke's etc; I have had a Kangaroo rawhide skin sitting in the corner for about 2 years so this will probably be used in these builds, and also on some Drums & Tambours etc; I'm always open for suggestions ????????????, I also have a small supply of smaller and different types of Gourd seeds to be planted when Spring arrives, in about 4 months..   

Comment by AGP # on May 15, 2015 at 2:17am

Thanks 'Dave', it's a new learning process for me at the moment, I have read different theories on how and where to dry them, they are currently sitting upright on the roof of my work shed. 

Comment by AGP # on May 15, 2015 at 2:13am

"UJ", are you calling me a "Melon Head" ?????????????? LOL {:- )

One of my Facebook friends suggested they would make good "Beer Steins", I don't think even I could finish one of the larger ones filled with "Amber Ale".

Comment by Uncle John on May 15, 2015 at 1:28am

Funny, AGP.  How much they look like you.   Good luck on the drying process.  I grew some smaller ones and they kind of rotted.  Likely I did not wait a hole year.

Comment by Dave Lynas on May 14, 2015 at 3:27pm

I,ve grown these guys befor. They dry out beautiful. Light but strong. They go through a very funky faze as they dry. Look rotten and moldy. Don,t throw them out. They,ll be fine. I used poly rub on varnish on them once dry.

Comment by Jim Morris on May 14, 2015 at 2:45pm

Nice! I've made several gourd instruments but never grew my own. Have to try it some day.