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Farquharson

Monday, May 18, 2015Monday, May 18, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ 3 Comments

Maybe it’s time to institute Highlander Art Mondays for a while.

Farquharson_(R._R._McIan)
Farquharson, an illustration by R.R. McIan.

From James Logan’s The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, published in 1845.  Great kilt, bill staff, and some fine pampooties.

A Highland Outpost

Thursday, May 7, 2015Monday, May 4, 2015 ~ George Crawford ~ Leave a comment

scottishoutpostA Highland Outpost by John Pettie.

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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

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.
Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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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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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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
Version 2 (11)
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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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.
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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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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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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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.
Bark - 2
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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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.
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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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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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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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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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Handmade Shoes
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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