30 blimen minutes I sat through looking for “how to make a water bottle” and yours is the ONLY one that actually tells me. Thank you sir, much obliged.
@@IhateCCP theres a youtube video that shows how to prepare it, i heard if its ready and you shake it the inside will rattle with the seeds to let you know its ready
I just love, admire, and adore your wonderful dedication to growing and making use of gourds. As well as your simple and amusingly explained videos. Most people aren't interested in these stuff but honestly, it can be so useful.
This video & your gourd-spoon and cup video were super informative!~🌺 I appreciate the step-by-step process shown and it is more simple than anticipated. The only question I have is how does one keep the bottles clean & dry on the inside after use? Because wax is used to protect it, would hot or even warm water washes wear the protective waxing down?
I brought one from Mexico a couple years ago but needed to be cleaned out so I stuck a bent coat hanger in there attached the other side to my drill and let it have it, it’s been sitting ever since just need to wax it
@@maszkalman3676 he pretty much used pebbles, I was suggesting smaller grains so the inside of the jug would be smoother. Similar to a rock tumbler....
@@nshukin those small decorative rocks would be fine which are used to decorate sidewalks like this granitszabo.hu/sites/default/files/marvanyzuzalek-sienea-sarga-9-12-mm.jpg
looks like it was too hot where you dried yours out. I'm not an expert but if you keep them under 80 then they take longer to dry but seem to be stronger. that's been my experience at least.
Yes where I live it’s hot but the thickness and strength depend on the gourd itself when it’s growing such as drought would make the gourd thinner and so on
Don't get me wrong I am all for doing something yourself and saving the money. But ask yourself this. How long did that take you? I think it's wrong to say they are trying to sucker you out of your money for a $60 dollar gourd bottle. You are paying for Labor not components. That pretty obvious isn't it? I have made gourd bottles, they absolutely take time to make if you are making them "artisan" for quality looks and not simply function.
I would agree if it was an artisan type bottle .However a simple bottle takes but a few minutes to make and an adds a new skill. In the area I live most people will give you a gourd for the asking I have found that when people make things for themselves it is more valuable to them than the thing they bought
@@backwoodstech1972 I don't disagree at all with that but it does still take some time to fiddle and get all that fluff out properly otherwise it will begin to rot. I wouldn't say it takes minutes, the fastest I have done it was half an hour.
You can get them from walmart, lowes, home depot, or online .You can also get them for free if you know somebody who grows them. No a squash will not work because as a gourd dries it becomes wooden. A squash will rot
Does the type of gourd matter? Im growing some water bottle gourds, but my mexican water bottle gourds didnt sprout! The birdhouse gourds are growing well and i wanna make a canteen, so does the type matter? Thanks in advance!
Some suggestions: Don’t sand the outside of the gourd. Use water and a metal scouring pad. Much better results than sanding. Coat hanger or gravel pretty ineffective ways to clean the inside. Try them and then cut the gourd open to make a bowel, you’ll see. Figure out a way to scrape the inside walls for better results. The dust from the inside of the gourd as it is cleaned can be toxic to many people. Wear a dust mask. If you choose not to wear a mask and get horribly clogged sinus for a few days, guess where it came from? You think $60 is expensive for a gourd canteen? Add up the time someone spent making it and it’s unlikely anyone is getting rich.
haha we Americans sure can be bad at math huh 100 gourd would mean 10,000 seed per gourd to get million seeds. I don't know what variety you have but mine has never produced 10,000 seeds. Great video keep it up.
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Haha...that's what I am thinking....😆
30 blimen minutes I sat through looking for “how to make a water bottle” and yours is the ONLY one that actually tells me. Thank you sir, much obliged.
you are welcome sir
same here! Only good video! Now how do you dry the gourd? I have a gourd growing. Do I pick it when it's too ripe? Or how do you dry it?
@@IhateCCP theres a youtube video that shows how to prepare it, i heard if its ready and you shake it the inside will rattle with the seeds to let you know its ready
@@IhateCCP let dry on vine till seeds rattle and hard/dry outside. if off vine, leave in full sun on cardboard, rotate every few days.
it also takes a long time, 2-6 months depending on type of gourds
Another way to clean out the inside of the gourd, dump a handful of gravel into the gourd and swirl it around.
You are correct
Very cool! 🙂🌎✌️
I trust you this advise
I just love, admire, and adore your wonderful dedication to growing and making use of gourds. As well as your simple and amusingly explained videos. Most people aren't interested in these stuff but honestly, it can be so useful.
Love videos like this. Can't wait to one day have the land to grow some gourds and try it out.
Thank you hopefully you will
now I want to make a gourd canteen with a strap so I can have a rustic looking water bottle for my outdoor ed class
It can be addictive
@@backwoodstech1972 any can be anyways:/
My family is South African and my gran was never taught how to make one so we didn’t know how to make them anymore until I had the idea of going here
They have been used all over the world
Looks like a cool homeschooling project!
Good demonstration. Though I don't agree with the $60 comment. Most people's time and effort spent doing this would be worth more than $60.
Just showing that you can build rather than buy
Great video - if you want to keep the bottle simple! But one could have more fun making it an art-project...
use beeswax as its much safe then paraffin wax, as paraffin wax is made of petroleum. Otherwise great video!
I agree but most people can’t find beeswax and thank you sir
thinking about that as well , lol ,is it even safe to drink ....
The fact that it is made from petroleum doesn't make it any less safe than beeswax... Paraffin wax is totally fine for this kind of thing
Oh my gourd that's so simple
This video & your gourd-spoon and cup video were super informative!~🌺 I appreciate the step-by-step process shown and it is more simple than anticipated. The only question I have is how does one keep the bottles clean & dry on the inside after use? Because wax is used to protect it, would hot or even warm water washes wear the protective waxing down?
I think it'll be fine if the water is cold
Thank you and you’re welcome
I grow a gourd got one plant. At least ill get more seeds. 😊
I brought one from Mexico a couple years ago but needed to be cleaned out so I stuck a bent coat hanger in there attached the other side to my drill and let it have it, it’s been sitting ever since just need to wax it
We grow them every couple of years and we give them to family and friends that want some
You forgot the most valuable investment...my time!
Maybe use some coarse sand and spin it to really clean and smoothen the inside out?
Yes you could That’s a good idea
or pebbles ...
@@maszkalman3676 he pretty much used pebbles, I was suggesting smaller grains so the inside of the jug would be smoother. Similar to a rock tumbler....
@@nshukin those small decorative rocks would be fine which are used to decorate sidewalks like this granitszabo.hu/sites/default/files/marvanyzuzalek-sienea-sarga-9-12-mm.jpg
Is the wax necessary ?
Nice..
looks like it was too hot where you dried yours out. I'm not an expert but if you keep them under 80 then they take longer to dry but seem to be stronger. that's been my experience at least.
Yes where I live it’s hot but the thickness and strength depend on the gourd itself when it’s growing such as drought would make the gourd thinner and so on
Can you make a gorde out of a butternut squash? I can't find a definitive answer online
I would say no because the squash rots where as a gourd actually turns to wood like when it dries
Can you do a tutorial on how to initially dry them
The easiest way is to hang them in the attic or garage rafters for several months
6 months to a year some take to dry out.
@@backwoodstech1972 won't it just go bad? or rot?
For the other gourds you get, you can make bowls, ladles, saucers, cups, and many other things!
What’s the best way to dehydrate them before the build? I was gonna go buy one from the grocery store and use that
If you have access to your attic just hang them from the rafters or from the ceiling in a storage shed
Someone had to give it a thumbs down. Great instructional.
You just can’t please some people
@@backwoodstech1972 its probably the guy whos selling it for 60bucks 😂😂😂
@@TheUltraDarkBrosPranks That's funny
These are certainly fun to make, but no one is suckering you by charging a reasonable amount for their time and skill.
Where I live they are a barter item
@@backwoodstech1972 Wonderful! An even better connection and appreciation for the maker. :)
Can you use candle wax?
You could as long as it was un scented Best wax is beeswax
Don't get me wrong I am all for doing something yourself and saving the money.
But ask yourself this.
How long did that take you?
I think it's wrong to say they are trying to sucker you out of your money for a $60 dollar gourd bottle. You are paying for Labor not components. That pretty obvious isn't it?
I have made gourd bottles, they absolutely take time to make if you are making them "artisan" for quality looks and not simply function.
I would agree if it was an artisan type bottle .However a simple bottle takes but a few minutes to make and an adds a new skill. In the area I live most people will give you a gourd for the asking I have found that when people make things for themselves it is more valuable to them than the thing they bought
@@backwoodstech1972 I don't disagree at all with that but it does still take some time to fiddle and get all that fluff out properly otherwise it will begin to rot. I wouldn't say it takes minutes, the fastest I have done it was half an hour.
How did you grow thoughs?
They are easy to grow. You just have to keep the runners under control or the plant will produce more runners than gourds
I mean like where can I get the seeds? Or will squash work?
You can get them from walmart, lowes, home depot, or online .You can also get them for free if you know somebody who grows them. No a squash will not work because as a gourd dries it becomes wooden. A squash will rot
Oh, ok thanks
Your welcome
What kind of wax
You can use paraffin but traditional is bees wax
There fits a lot of water in the gourd :D
How much water was it? It looked like it never stopped :D
I don’t really know I am going to say a little over quart
Does the type of gourd matter? Im growing some water bottle gourds, but my mexican water bottle gourds didnt sprout! The birdhouse gourds are growing well and i wanna make a canteen, so does the type matter? Thanks in advance!
Plz Tell me if I buy butter vegetable from supermarket how cn I store it n mk lk this bottle or spoon
Some suggestions:
Don’t sand the outside of the gourd. Use water and a metal scouring pad. Much better results than sanding.
Coat hanger or gravel pretty ineffective ways to clean the inside. Try them and then cut the gourd open to make a bowel, you’ll see. Figure out a way to scrape the inside walls for better results.
The dust from the inside of the gourd as it is cleaned can be toxic to many people. Wear a dust mask. If you choose not to wear a mask and get horribly clogged sinus for a few days, guess where it came from?
You think $60 is expensive for a gourd canteen? Add up the time someone spent making it and it’s unlikely anyone is getting rich.
How I cleaned up the outside is I soaked it and scraped it with a paring knife.
Can you use bees wax ????
yes, It will actually flavor the water you put in the canteen
Willing to ship some seeds?
I am working on a way to send some
Gotta make sure you get the asian variety, the American and African ones are too thin
The one shown is thick enough and you can’t grow an invasive species in the US
CALABASH
What type ofwax did u use
I suppose food grade wax, like that thing they use to dip cheese, or you could just use simple bee wax.
Won't the wax make the water not safe to drink?
No paraffin wax is used in cooking but if it makes you feel better you could use beeswax but it’s exspensive
What's the name of this plant
Bottle gourd
Why are u watching this video after playing DEEPWOKEN bruh
Has anyone made small bowls or containers out of Avacodo skins?
What’s the stainless steel part that the stopper goes into?
They charge so much because they rightfully believe no one wants to know how to do anything anymore
Would you consider selling me one if your dried Gourds??
I would like one too, I've got a smaller one that doesn't fit much water in it.
haha we Americans sure can be bad at math huh 100 gourd would mean 10,000 seed per gourd to get million seeds. I don't know what variety you have but mine has never produced 10,000 seeds. Great video keep it up.
No one likes a pedant
Can’t find website give you $60 for that lol
I won’t name names
agreed i saw many which is cheap and perfect gourd shape
I grow my own. Would never pay $60 for a gourd. People will throw $ at anything 🙄
Anime liquor
There is a new sucker born every day. $60 geeeeez. I need to get busy, lol. I have a ton of dried gourds I grew. Good grief.
When I saw that price I thought the same thing
Looks like a cool homeschooling project!