The scallop shell is ridged and curved and is very useful in loosening the gourd pulp from the side. | 
I use a wire brush on the end of a drill to clean out the rest. . | 
Be sure to have your mask and goggles on because "gourd flies" |
I use sand paper around the lip and inside to smooth it out. Sand to the point you are pleased. | 
You can finish your bowl up by staining, painting or using leather dye on it. I am applying leather dye on this bowl. I let the turquoise leather-dye dry | 
I brush on another color of leather-dye around the rim. |
I seal my gourds with
MinWax Poly-crylic sealer high gloss. Let dry and then put two more coats on, this really gives it a pottery look. | 
I painted the inside of this bowl black and then painted leather dye on the outside. | 
I dripped leather dye down these bowls. |
