“Straw Plait Party” - a mix of different plaits and braids that can be made with the broomcorn straw itself. Plaited handles, braided handles, braided-in, etc.
“BETA” - beta-testing; these are specific tools that are still being perfected with professional feedback.
Simple Wrap Agave Handbroom
MSRP: $36.46 | 1 - 20 : $25.00 | 21 - 50: $22.50 | 51 - 100: $20.25 | 101+: $18.23
Limited Availability - Reclaimed Leather Plait Agave Handbroom
Limited availability - reclaimed materials come mixed. I can let you know what I have available upon inquiry.
MSRP: $51.03 | 1 - 20 : $35 | 21 - 50: $31.50 | 51 - 100: $28.35 | 101+: $25.52
BETA - Agave Glass Artist's Brush - Simple Wrap
Agave is a heat, water, and acid resistant fiber with an abrasive crystalline surface. these glass brushes are used for scrubbing the surface of hot glass; one side is short for control. The other side is left long to be used either as a bench brush, or to be cut down to a preferred length. Leather-plaited version available upon request.
MSRP: $21.87 | 1 - 20 : $15.00 | 21 - 50: $13.50 | 51 - 100: $12.15 | 101+: $10.96
BETA - Agave Glass Artist's Brush - Leather Plaited
Agave is a heat, water, and acid resistant fiber with an abrasive crystalline surface. these glass brushes are used for scrubbing the surface of hot glass; one side is short for control. The other side is left long to be used either as a bench brush, or to be cut down to a preferred length. This leather-plaited version is embellished with woven reclaimed leather scrap from the garment industry.
MSRP: $45 | 1 - 20 : $24.00 | 21 - 50: $21.60 | 51 - 100: $19.44 | 101+: $17.50
BETA - Agave Type Brush
Agave is a tough material that holds up to rough use. These brushes are used for brushing out the metal type used in letterpress. They’re tied in sections so as they wear down, they can be cut for a fresh brush. Instructions included.
MSRP: $27.70 | 1 - 20 : $19.00 | 21 - 50: $17.10 | 51 - 100: $15.39 | 101+: $13.85
BETA - Basic Broomcorn Polissoir
Broomcorn is a firm but compressible fiber, lending itself well to this traditional polishing/burnishing tool woodworkers of many disciplines can appreciate. The brushy side can be used to clear tear-out and shavings, while the other end can be dipped in wax and used to burnish surfaces.
MSRP: $20.50 | 1 - 20 : $14 | 21 - 50: $12.60 | 51 - 100: $11.34 | 101+: $10.25
BETA - Braided Broomcorn Polissoir
Broomcorn is a firm but compressible fiber, lending itself well to this traditional polishing/burnishing t woodworkers of many disciplines can appreciate. The brushy side can be used to clear tear-out and shavings, the long part behind the braid can burnish spindles and sticks, and the short end can be dipped in wax and used to burnish surfaces. as the burnishing end wears down, it can be trimmed up to three times to reveal a fresh end. Instructions included.
MSRP: $34.98 | 1 - 20 : $24.00 | 21 - 50: $21.60 | 51 - 100: $19.44 | 101+: $17.49
Broomcorn Lil’ Roostertail - Simple Wrap
MSRP: $40.07 | 1 - 20 : $27.48 | 21 - 50: $24.73 | 51 - 100: $22.26 | 101+: $20.03
A variety of Lil’ Roostertail Handbrooms in different “straw plait party” patterns. From left to right: a braided-in roostertail, a mix of 5-strand braid and straw plaiting, and a different straw plait pattern. These and other patterns are remixed in plait party orders to keep things interesting for me and your customers!
Broomcorn Lil’ Roostertail - Straw Plait Party
MSRP: $62.69 | 1 - 20 : $43.00 | 21 - 50: $38.70 | 51 - 100: $34.83 | 101+: $31.35
Classic Broomcorn Hen's Wing - Simple Wrap
MSRP: $41.87 | 1 - 20 : $28.72 | 21 - 50: $25.85 | 51 - 100: $23.26 | 101+: $20.94
Above: a Braided-In Roostertail in undyed broomcorn and tarred twine.
Braided-In Roostertail
MSRP: $70.13 | 1 - 20 : $48.10 | 21 - 50: $43.29 | 51 - 100: $38.96 | 101+: $35.06
Selected Stockists
John C. Campbell Folk School Craft Store - Brasstown, NC. folkschool.org
Lost Art Press - Covington, KY. lostartpress.com
Rigby Handcraft - Cooperstown, NY. rigbyhandcraft.com