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A Natural State 9
A Natural State
Episode 9

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Before beginning your project, look at your building materials. Try to locate nails that will work for the smaller joints as well as the larger joints. You may need to get more than one size...
A Natural State 2
A Natural State
Episode 2

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Jimmie’s upbringing fostered creativity and resourcefulness. His joy in his family history is palpable. In his world, nothing is wasted. Every simple thing is treasured for the value of its inherent...
Wood Canoe 6
Wood Canoe
Episode 6

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The finished paddle has three basic parts--the grip, the shaft and the blade. The grip is ergonomic, or designed to reduce a paddler's hand fatigue, and can be custom shaped to the user's hand. The...
Wood Canoe 3
Wood Canoe
Episode 3

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Finished hulls appear as rich warm-toned boats encased in a layer of glass. The finish is the result of hours of sanding and polishing the epoxy layers on the outside of the hull. A fairing board is...
A Natural State 13
A Natural State
Episode 13

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

What Jimmie is describing are standard weaving techniques. The first baskets were woven to collect fruits, nuts and grains. By making a basket, you are joining a long history of basket makers.
Wood Canoe 7
Wood Canoe
Episode 7

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Canoes need paddles, so Phil specializes in both woodworking crafts. While paddles made of softwood are more often purchased for economy and function, paddles of hardwood are bought for visual appeal...
A Natural State 14
A Natural State
Episode 14

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

By turning up the sides of the basket, you are creating a bowl shape. The higher you build the sides, the deeper the bowl, and more you can put into the bowl. If you don’t work the sides upwards, you...
Phil Greene's Wood Barn | A Natural State 4
Phil Greene's Wood Barn | A Natural State
Episode 4

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Wood destined to become part of a canoe is kept dry in a loft above Phil's workshop. A tour through the loft reveals the different woods found in Phil's work including red cedar, bloodwood, walnut...
A Natural State 16
A Natural State
Episode 16

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Don’t worry about small mistakes in your basket. They will just make your basket unique.
A Natural State 17
A Natural State
Episode 17

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

To prolong the life of your basket and to give the basket a soft sheen, you may want to brush or spray the basket with a coat of wood sealant like you would use on a deck. If you choose to do this, do...