Musical Instruments

• Make a didgeridoo from gourds instead of eucalyptus.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  One of the most interesting craft uses of snake gourds is for making rattle and wind instruments. For rattles and rain sticks, first dry out the gourd, then seal nutshells or small gravel inside to get the rattle effect. Different types of nuts or stones in varying amounts can make a range of sounds. Snake gourds also make beautiful didgeridoos, requiring three gourds of increasing size glued together.
  
  

Decorative Sculptures

• Snake patterns look great as gourd decoration.Hemera Technologies/PhotoObjects.net/Getty Images
  
  Snake gourds which have grown in curves can be used to make snakes. Painted realistically, or with geometrical motifs, this is a natural subject. Artist Mike Peyton uses sharpie pens to produce detailed geometric decorated snakes. Other artists use snake gourds for tall figures, spirit people and kachina dolls.
  
  

Useful Items

• You can make a quiver out of snake gourd instead of leather.Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images
  
  More practical crafted uses of snake gourds include making any long, thin type of holder. Larger gourds can be used for quivers; smaller snake gourds can be used for pen holders. Cut smaller snake gourds in half and use for wall vases or hanging vases for small flowers. They can also be made into long bird feeders. Pierce holes at top and bottom of the gourd as appropriate, and use leather or cord for hangers.
  
  

Jewelry

• Make pretty bangles out of snake gourd sections.Jupiterimages/Goodshoot/Getty Images
  
  A snake gourd which has grown symmetrically can be cut in sections and made into bracelets and dangling loop earrings. Slice through parts of the gourd to produce rings of varying sizes; make small ones from the ends of the gourd and larger ones from the center. Jewelry is best lacquered or coated with polyurethane to protect the painted surface from damage.