BROOM MAKING: ROUND BROOM (witches' broom)

[@gustinggrimoire]

I have an old walking stick gathered from a family friend's land many years ago that my dad had wood burned for me. He died earlier this year and I would love to turn it into a broom now! I look forward to using this knowledge to do that! Thank you.

[@jchoatebasketry]

Good for you! What a great way to honor your Dad.

[@ariellabenari7480]

I'm so inspired 😊 I will make a broom this summer ...or few ❤ blessed be sister🎉 blessings from London uk ❤😊😊

[@jchoatebasketry]

Please do!

[@koloboshka]

I am so incredibly happy I found this channel!!!

[@doritroyan9913]

I love your instruction, I can't wait to give it a try!

[@jchoatebasketry]

broom making is addictive!

[@jolenelomnes9656]

Jill- thank you so very much for sharing the craft. I have been truly been enjoying creating brooms with the broom spindle and supplies purchased from your site. Thank you!

[@jchoatebasketry]

so glad to hear your inspired by the videos!

[@BootsWms]

I would so love to be able to take a class from you in person, but your helpful videos will have to suffice. Thanks for sharing you broom making expertise!

[@jchoatebasketry]

I've got one more teaching opportunity available in April of 2021. The Western Pleasure Basket Retreat in Sandpoint, Idaho. Want more info? CLICK HERE: bit.ly/2gVfgMv

[@amberkenyon2230]

so my grandma is a youtuber. thats so cool.

[@jchoatebasketry]

Yep, passing it down via KZbin - your very hip granny.

[@mantrahhcholistichealingme590]

Thank you

[@jchoatebasketry]

your welcome!

[@ariellabenari7480]

😊❤lovely tutorial thanks blessed be😊new sub here. love your chanel

[@jchoatebasketry]

Thanks and welcome

[@debbiedietrich7236]

what is the difference between the nylon twine for the spindle and the nylon twine you use to sew the broom? is there a difference in the size? love all you videos. thanks for all the info.

[@jchoatebasketry]

I don't use nylon twine to sew the broom I used waxed linen.

[@kayealvrez8578]

Awsum

[@jchoatebasketry]

thankz

[@delaneydillon1671]

Do you recommend a specific varnish you put on the braid?

[@anandmanjrekar]

How is the final round stitching finished ? You've left it unfinished in the video and hence my query.

[@kevinorr6880]

That knot that you are calling a double loop is called a Lark's Head or a Cow Hitch.

[@jchoatebasketry]

yep, that's what it's called.

[@Sheepdog1314]

awesome !!

[@jchoatebasketry]

Glad u liked it

[@Sheepdog1314]

@@jchoatebasketry I have been looking for instructions to make a plaited birch bark backpack....can you direct me to some ideas please?

[@jchoatebasketry]

@@Sheepdog1314 the only person that I know that teaches birch bark is Vladimir from Russia. He co-wrote a book with Flo Hoppe and Jim Widess. If you can find a copy there might be information on how to do so. www.amazon.com/Plaited-Basketry-Birch-Vladimir-Yarish/dp/1402748094

[@taken-for-pomegranted]

I don't plan to get a broom spindle until I see how much I like making brooms. What would you suggest using for someone who is a beginner and only making their first broom?

[@jchoatebasketry]

piece of wood

[@tonymeers9960]

Nice project, great looking broom. I've been growing a small patch of broom corn in my back garden for the last three years. I have a bit more than a kilo of tops saved-up and would love to start making a few brooms. I've seen many videos on KZbin but think your brooms look the best. I have holly wood to use for the stick handle bit, but don't know what type of twine to use for the webbing/tie-off bit. what is the red twine you used? Thank you

[@jchoatebasketry]

Waxed linen for the sewing and nylon twine for the actual tying on of the broom

[@shoepixie]

Yo! I'll totally buy broom from you, if you're ever interested to sell some!

[@KIMMYSSONG]

Perfect for my beginners. Thank you for the inspiration. #sozeb

[@jchoatebasketry]

Awesome! Glad I could help inspire you students.

[@meganwillo1]

Hi Jill, Thank you!! How does one source out Broom Corn??

[@jchoatebasketry]

Do you mean where can you find broom corn? I have processed and unprocessed natural broom corn, black processed, red processed, and a variety of dyed processed broom corn. You can find them here: bit.ly/39SNPhY

[@tennillemckinney5513]

Which broom fibers are you using? I would love use those

[@jchoatebasketry]

Nurl broom corn. Find it here: www.jchoatebasketry.com/products/copy-of-broom-broom-corn?variant=40815607119925

[@calebwhite613]

I have a question where do you get your broom spindle from I would love to know🙏🏾🥺❤️

[@jchoatebasketry]

Here: www.jchoatebasketry.com/products/broom-making-supplies

[@persephone868]

I’m so curious about this foot spindle (I’m not sure what else to call it) where did you find this? 😩❤️ I want one!

[@jchoatebasketry]

You can get one here: www.jchoatebasketry.com/products/broom-making-supplies?variant=32121280987189

[@polianathes]

Do we need to use dry wood for the stick always or green is ok?

[@jchoatebasketry]

Green sticks will shrink as they lose water. That may make your braid loosen up. I'd stick with non-green.

[@polianathes]

@@jchoatebasketry thank you amazing maker!

[@larryhopper6373]

Sorry anyway a linoleum knife might be easier for you. Your talent is awesome! Please we aren’t suggesting we know more than you do. He just is a builder and sa what you were working on.

[@jchoatebasketry]

I looked it up. Linoleum knife might well work but that curve? I'll keep a straight edge.