How to make fresh gourds: Popular topics and practical guides on the entire network in the past 10 days
Recently, handmade and natural material DIY have become a hot topic on social platforms, especially the content of using fresh gourds to make handicrafts or practical utensils has attracted much attention. The following is a guide to making gourds compiled in combination with hot spots on the entire network for nearly 10 days, including steps, tools and frequently asked questions.
1. Data on topics related to popular gourds in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Topic keywords | Platform popularity index | Related discussions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gourd carving tutorial | 85,000 | 12,000 |
| 2 | How to dry fresh gourds | 63,000 | 8,000 items |
| 3 | Gourd Painted DIY | 51,000 | 6.5 thousand |
| 4 | Hoist container making | 47,000 | 5.8 thousand |
2. The whole process of making fresh gourds
1. Material selection stage
• Choose a gourd with smooth skin and insect-free insects
• Best picking period: When the vines begin to wither (recent recommendations on "Pastoral Life" on TikTok)
| Gourd type | Suitable for use | Difficulty in handling |
|---|---|---|
| Sub-waist gourd | Container/ornament | medium |
| Long-handled gourd | Crafts | Difficult |
| Round gourd | Painted engraving | Simple |
2. Drying treatment (recent popular methods of Xiaohongshu)
• Natural drying method: hang in ventilated place for 2-6 months
• Quick drying method: dry the oven at low temperature at 50℃ (need to be turned every 2 hours)
• Judgment criteria: When shaking, drying is completed when hearing the sound of seeds.
3. Make a list of tools
| Tool Type | Essential index | Alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Carving knife | ★★★★★ | Art knife |
| Sandpaper (240-600 mesh) | ★★★★ | Wire ball |
| Electric drill | ★★★ | awl |
4. Creative production direction (B site popular video theme)
• Hollow lampshade: It must be used with LED string lights
• Tea storage tank: The inner wall needs to be sealed with food grade
• Zodiac engraving: refer to the popular patterns of this year's Year of the Dragon
3. Frequently Asked Questions
| Problem phenomenon | Cause analysis | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Moldy epidermis | Incomplete drying | Wipe white vinegar and expose it to the sun |
| Cracking and deformation | Dry too fast | Packing newspaper slowly dry |
| Insect holes | Infection before picking | Soaked pepper water to prevent corrosion |
4. Safety precautions
• It is recommended to use cut-proof gloves when engraving (recent hot search on Weibo #handmade safety#)
• Choose water-based environmentally friendly materials for painted pigments
• When making containers, beeswax treatment is required for contacting food parts.
According to the discussion on Zhihu's "Traditional Crafts" topic, a complete gourd production usually takes 15-30 days. It is recommended that beginners start with simple painting and gradually advance to the engraving process. In the recent TikTok #Everything Can Be DIY# Challenge, multiple Hulu created videos received over one million likes, indicating that the content continues to be loved by young people.
Note: The above data statistics period is from November 1 to 10, 2023, and the popularity value comes from the comprehensive index of each platform.
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