tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post4775835770656802740..comments2023-12-04T06:55:13.361-06:00Comments on Two Red Threads: Willow Charcoal For DrawingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12190556099420613575noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post-79943643697973271732014-02-11T11:46:11.773-06:002014-02-11T11:46:11.773-06:00Teresa, I use whatever I've peeled for the bar...Teresa, I use whatever I've peeled for the bark. But it would be interesting to do a Teresa-style experiment on how different varieties work as charcoal. I think it could be done in small batches wrapped in foil on the gas grill. Will get right on that -- right after I finish dividing all my Siberian irises! Always nice to hear from you :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190556099420613575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post-19446288987608418662014-02-10T11:17:53.813-06:002014-02-10T11:17:53.813-06:00Hi Donna, What variety did you use? I have willow ...Hi Donna, What variety did you use? I have willow I expect to strip this spring. Is there a type that worked better? PS my Siberian iris are expanding into my willow beds (tee hee hee.) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582923518783507804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post-15455418752246870182011-07-11T17:34:52.055-05:002011-07-11T17:34:52.055-05:00I've also heard the same process can be used t...I've also heard the same process can be used to make a component for firing black powder guns. Hmmm -- what else?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190556099420613575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6302412067740475800.post-27406450737239815762011-07-11T13:46:31.965-05:002011-07-11T13:46:31.965-05:00Historic re enactor types also use the same techni...Historic re enactor types also use the same technique to make linen or cotton fabric scraps into "charcloth" for flint and steel firemaking. (another great gift made from leftover scraps) When the can is in the fire, be sure to aim it away from where people might be walking by . . . the escaping steam and gases can make a flaming "blow torch" !!Jackinoreply@blogger.com