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bjrogg:
Yup to much or not enough pappy.
GlisGlis I plan on doing some testing and experimenting. Heck I didn’t even say what size canoe yet. Eventually I want a two seater though.
I did get some more done.
Boiled my roots. Cleaned off the bark and split them
Bjrogg
PS does anyone know. Do I have to keep them in water?
GlisGlis:
--- Quote from: bjrogg on June 07, 2024, 07:34:34 pm ---PS does anyone know. Do I have to keep them in water?
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I do not have experience with spruce root but many weaving material are stored dry while coiled and soaked in water just before use.
guessing by the diameter of the roots I'd say a couple hours in water before use should work
bjrogg:
--- Quote from: GlisGlis on June 08, 2024, 07:35:10 am ---
--- Quote from: bjrogg on June 07, 2024, 07:34:34 pm ---PS does anyone know. Do I have to keep them in water?
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I do not have experience with spruce root but many weaving material are stored dry while coiled and soaked in water just before use.
guessing by the diameter of the roots I'd say a couple hours in water before use should work
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Thanks GlisGlis. I have a really good understanding of how this build works, but I have lots of questions pertaining to how best to store and process my materials.
Bjrogg
Muskyman:
Got curious after reading your post about building a birch bark canoe. Watched a couple videos on building them. Pretty involved but nice looking end result. Always love the look of them. Good luck with your build..I’ll be watching..
GlisGlis:
there are obvious differences in materials
As an example elm is to be woven while fresh as it would not soak and regain elasticity well
the majority of other materials can be stored dry tough
here is a pictures of strips of brambles i prepared last year waiting to be woven
this site of Acho Dene native crafts tells about spruce roots:" If they are not to be used immediately they are coiled and dried for storage"
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