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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.

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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

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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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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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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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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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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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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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.
Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Bark - 2
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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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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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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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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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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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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.
And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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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
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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.
Handmade Shoes
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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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Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
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