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Sandhills State Park | A Natural State - Episode 7 Pulp Paper Process 10

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Pulp Paper Process
Episode 10
Nancy Basket processes Kudzu fibers to make pulp paper for her distinctive art. Please note that Nancy is a trained professional, who uses equipment or procedures that would not be considered safe...
Leslie Rech - Echo | A Natural State - Episode 3 Spotlight 1

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Spotlight
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The city of Sumter invited artists to experiment with nature-based art during its the Art in the Park event. Nature-based art is sculpture that uses natural materials, often materials found on-site...
A Natural State - Making a Kudzu Basket | A Natural State 3

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A Natural State
Episode 3
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...
A Natural State - Making a Kudzu Basket - Episode 14 A Natural State 10

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A Natural State
Episode 10
Your wood trellis will last a long time in the garden, but you can expect that it will weather a bit. You may have to add additional nails over time to further strengthen the structure of the trellis...
Collaboration - Living Outdoor Classroom | A Natural State - Episode 2 Touch the Earth 4

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Touch the Earth
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Ernie Denny's vision of a nature-based sculpture program was inspired by a dream about children playing inside a giant bronze flower. The program's "gallery" would be nestled amid rolling hills of the...
A Natural State - Making a Kudzu Basket | A Natural State 6

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A Natural State
Episode 6
Rustic furniture has been around for a very long time, often languishing in attics and barns in rural areas. Some fine examples of rustic furniture were a legacy of the Civilian Conservation Corps...
A Natural State - Making a Kudzu Basket | A Natural State 11

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A Natural State
Episode 11
Jimmie favors the old growth of the kudzu vine. He will plunge into the richness of a kudzu thicket armed with tall boots, pruning shears and a saw. He is well acquainted with dangers such as snakes...
A Natural State - Making a Kudzu Basket | A Natural State 7

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A Natural State
Episode 7
Jimmie Dinkins begins work on the side pieces. Wear sturdy work gloves when you are cleaning and flexing the branches. When using sharp tools such as pruning shears, exercise caution. Adult...
Sandhills State Park | A Natural State - Episode 7 Coiled Kudzu Basket 4

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Coiled Kudzu Basket
Episode 4
The coiled basket takes shape as Nancy builds up its sides. In this video, Nancy shows how one controls the overall shape and size of the basket as successive rows of the coil are built up.
A Natural State - Making a Kudzu Basket | A Natural State 8

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A Natural State
Episode 8
f you don’t have access to an old picnic table like Jimmie is using in the video, make sure that you protect the surface of your work area with a large piece of scrap lumber or an old cutting board...