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The Last Minstrel

Monday, June 1, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

A little music for Monday.  Well, not really.  Just a beautiful scene that conjures music.

HedleyLast MinstrelThe Last Minstrel by Ralph Hedley. Painted 1890.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
Bark - 2
Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
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The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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Handmade Shoes
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
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Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
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Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
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