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A Natural State 14

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A Natural State
Episode 14
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...
Topiary Garden 103

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Topiary Garden
Episode 103
Hedges and trees in Pearl's garden appear to flow and weave into one another, often making it difficult to see where one plant ends and another begins. The effect is created by tying the tips of...
Wood Canoe 3

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Wood Canoe
Episode 3
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 16

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A Natural State
Episode 16
Don’t worry about small mistakes in your basket. They will just make your basket unique.
Wood Canoe 7

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Wood Canoe
Episode 7
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 17

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A Natural State
Episode 17
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...
Phil Greene's Wood Barn | A Natural State 4

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Phil Greene's Wood Barn | A Natural State
Episode 4
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...
Wood Canoe - Building a Hull | A Natural State - Episode 2 Spotlight 1

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Spotlight
Episode 1
A typical Phil Greene canoe is a Spotlight of exotic and indigenous woods that were cut, sanded, carved and refined for six months or more. The canoes combine sculptural details with practical design...
A Natural State 15

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A Natural State
Episode 15
In this video, you can see just how tough these kudzu vines can be. If you are using other vining materials to build your basket, you will use the same techniques that Jimmie uses to add vines and...
Bishopville Community - Episode 110 Community 108

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Community
Episode 108
Many students had never explored Sumter's downtown area before participating in the Mosaic Garden project. Even fewer had heard the terms site-specific, topiary, and public art. The project...