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PORCUPINE QUILLWORK AND HAIR

Quillwork FAQ - Questions about Quillwork...
About Porcupines...


Tools and Types of Quillwork
Background on Porcupine Quill Embroidery
Introduction to Techniques and Methods of Porcupine Quillwork
  • The Zig-Zag Technique
  • The Parallel or Band Technique
  • The Single-quill Line Technique
  • Multiquill Plaiting Techniques
    Preparation of Porcupine Quills
    Natural Dyes for Porcupine Quills
    Quill Looming Techniques
    Quill Wrapping on Rawhide
    Porcupine Quill Decoration on Birchbark
    Strung & Threaded Porcupine Quill Jewelry Bracelets, Chokers and Earrings
    The End of the World A Story about Porcupine Quills

    Some articles contributed by Nancy, many thanks!

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