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Traditional Appalachian broom making is a delightful, practical craft that is simple to set up and uses natural materials to weave beautiful brooms, sweeps and hand brushes sturdy enough to use every day.
Cynthia Main guides you through every part of the process, from choosing the right tools and supplies to assembling the work and touching it up. An avid DIYer, she includes sharpening guides for knives, axes and spokeshaves, along with ideas for making floor spools, threading needles and even an improvised sharpening stone.
Information on growing your own broomcorn and tips on using hemp, tampico fiber and other environmentally sustainable materials are also included.
Softcover, 151 pages, 8" × 10", 2024.
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The Handmade Broom – Create Your Own Designs from Scratch
Traditional Appalachian broom making is a delightful, practical craft that is simple to set up and uses natural materials to weave beautiful brooms, sweeps and hand brushes sturdy enough to use every day.
Cynthia Main guides you through every part of the process, from choosing the right tools and supplies to assembling the work and touching it up. An avid DIYer, she includes sharpening guides for knives, axes and spokeshaves, along with ideas for making floor spools, threading needles and even an improvised sharpening stone.
Information on growing your own broomcorn and tips on using hemp, tampico fiber and other environmentally sustainable materials are also included.
Softcover, 151 pages, 8" × 10", 2024.
