Quillwork Knife Sheath with Ash splint

Chris from The Wandering Bull, LLC demonstrates this challenging wrapped Quillwork technique that dates from the 1750s. Chris starts by showing you how to prepare the Porcupine Quills. Then he goes through the steps to make a Quillwork panel using two Split Ash Splints. You can follow this technique to create decorative Quillwork panels that you can attach to accessories, such as the Braintanned Deerskin Knife Sheath shown in the video. Shop wanderingbull.... for all of your Quillwork supplies!

[@averitas9389]

That is beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. I had seen these beautiful pieces years past but never knew how or with what they were made. Truly inspiring.

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thank you for watching!

[@aurawright2130]

WOW! What an awesome technique and video. Thank you for demonstrating it! I love your videos and learn so much from them…from both you and your dad. Thanks again

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!

[@kendallparker9305]

👍👍 thanks Chris and wandering bull for another great video

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!

[@duanevigue1603]

Ill say it again, we need Chris to become a "KZbinr". I want to see vids every week! Great job as usual, thanks for the video. My quillwork is garbage and I can use all the help I can get.

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!

[@SolelyApalachian]

Great video!! I love this style of knife sheaths. I’ll be keeping up on your videos. Once again, great video buddy.

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!!

[@blackcitroenlove]

I wanted to thank you guys for being at Mohegan in 2019 when I had a nasty problem with my belt set and was able to get the copper cones with deer hair right from your stand! You all are the best. As for this video: What I love about that split-ash technique is if the sheath wears out or something else happens, all you have to do is remove and pop it right back on the new one! No need to worry about the hard work done.

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!!

[@kendallparker9305]

Will have to give this way a try ..

[@PatricioLaraAinardi]

Thank for your awesome videos brother! much respect and admiration.

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!

[@johndevine7766]

I'm trying to find instructions for doing quill work on rawhide, for a plains style pipe bag, have you done a video on that? Thanks, love your work!

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watcing! I have not done one on quill wrapping on rawhide, its on our list. We do sell two different books that show you how. Or search the internet for quill wrapping.

[@hezekiahwhiteman1784]

Love the vid could you do one on the plains wrapping technique

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching, will add to our list of to do!

[@hezekiahwhiteman1784]

@@thewanderingbull9843 thank you, was an interesting video

[@jackieblanchard5651]

Kianoa Blackeagle has mentioned The Wandering Bull several times and had a link to you. Enjoy your videos. Wado

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!

[@lindabreault9118]

Hi Chris, love your videos! Did you dye them yourself?

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Yes we do dye some quills for our own use. We use rit dye. Thanks for watching!

[@MrRugercat45]

Hey Chris, where did you get the colored glass wampum beads for the strap?

[@thewanderingbull9843]

We have glass wampum in a variety of colors at our shop. You can see them here: wanderingbull.com/product-category/beads/wampumbeads-beads-beads/

[@rafaelroldan3307]

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[@thewanderingbull9843]

You can visit our website wanderingbull.com or give us a call at the shop. 603-495-2700

[@Bayan1905]

How do you attach the ash splints to the leather when the quillwork is done?

[@thewanderingbull9843]

To attach the splints to the leather you would cut a small hole in the leather and slide the splints into it. Then I would use the imitation sinew to stich the sides. I sewed a piece of leather over the top to secure it. If you have any questions feel free to call the shop at 1-800-430-2855. Thanks for watching!

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Here are some photos that might help you. drive.google.com/file/d/1_oLOLNuoomxIDbj_hNWAlsAVhZcmCxJg/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1qkctjRNVWqDvuzKPbVA7WGlwY1Sgn-M1/view?usp=sharing drive.google.com/file/d/1Vm9SQSaw5vWDp1lo3OMP3Cy8vhxxALzB/view?usp=sharing

[@jackieblanchard5651]

Your welcome. I recently found out I’m EBCI Wolf clan. I don’t live close to any Cherokee people. Do you have any kits for Eastern band Wolf clan? Wado

[@thewanderingbull9843]

We don't have any that are just Eastern bank wolf clan.

[@MrRugercat45]

How do you attach the two splints to the sheath Chris?

[@stevejones7200]

very nicely done. Chris . Congrats on 50 years in business Shame that the U.K AND U.S Custom officials never get tired of playing one up man ship, to make it so cost prohibitive to export / import animal products. Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your own face. Way to go Customs and Excise

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Thanks for watching!

[@henryspadt6160]

Could you make a video of the side beading used on the sheath in this video

[@thewanderingbull9843]

Hello Henry, Thanks for watching! This is a two needle technique, where all the beads are strung to go around the sheath. Then go back and tack down the thread after each two beads.

[@eagleleathertradingco9795]

wTF. They don't get it. TY for posting!!!!