How to Make a Broom

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Dec. 29, 2008
By Little John Holzwart 
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Little John Holzwart is a broom maker, artist, gardener, wildforager, and along with his partner, Linda Conroy, is the proprietor of Moonwise Herbs and Brooms. He has been collecting and using things from nature since childhood. Whether he is collecting branches and found objects for broom handles, or growing his own broomcorn, he is always inspired by the natural world. John has been making brooms for several years and teaches classes all across the United States. You can see his work and schedule at www.brooms.moonwiseherbs.com.

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Broomcorn

R. E. Caddy and Company
881 N. Raleigh St.
Greensboro, NC 27405
Phone: 336-273-3609

Nylon Cord

Hardware stores (mason line)
Craft stores (macramé cord)

Hemp String

Bead stores
Craft stores
R. E. Caddy and Company

For endless broom tips go to groups.yahoo.com/group/Brooms.

Here's another simple broom-making technique, Whittle a Birch Broom.

Have you made a broom? Share your tips and techniques in the comments section.

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  • Pete Petrie 12/31/2008 4:49:24 PM

    The How to Make a Broom article refers to a photograph showing a foot spinner used to keep the string taut. Where is the photobraph?

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