How to Make a Traditional Besom Broom | Samuel Lewis

Learn how to make a traditional besom broom (or a Witch's Broom) with my brother Samuel Lewis in this step-by-step tutorial. Using hand tools and natural materials, Samuel will take you on a journey round his land in Springtime, gathering materials and demonstrating the old-fashioned way to craft a broom. *Please TURN ON CAPTIONS for English subtitles* More info about Samuel here: http://hoe-farming.com http://subsistencegardener.com And you can follow Samuel on instagram here:   / samueljardinierartiste   Tin whistle music provided by Sean Cunningham ‪@whistletutor‬ Making a Besom Broom Time: 1 hour (plus several years, if growing wood yourself!) Tools: Pocket knife (Opinel) Axe and chopping block Billhook Brace and bit Mallet Materials: Willow sticks Birch twigs Hazel pole Small piece of wood (in this case yew) to make a peg Steps with Timestamps 0:11 – 1 min Summary 1:15 – Select and rive (split) a Crack willow stick to make a bond 1:51 – Trim/remove pith 4:45 – Select Birch branches 7:00 – How to coppice Birch trees 9:25 – Bind twigs together with the bond 13:43 – Trim the end of the twigs with an axe 15:10 – Find handle 15:35 – Peel handle with billhook 16:45 – Trim handle with billhook, sharpen end with pocket knife 17:26 – Push handle into centre of Birch bundle 19:05 – Use Brace and Bit Tool to make hole for peg 19:36 – Make peg 21:11 – Use a mallet to knock in the peg 21:37 – Round top of broom with pocket knife 22:06 – Start sweeping (or flying) Samul Lewis, Artist, Man of the land:    • Samuel Lewis - Artist, Man of the Land   Samuel Open Day Video:    • 'La Vraie Richesse' (The Real Wealth) - Sa...   Samuel’s Vegetable Garden Tour:    • Samuel Lewis - Vegetable Garden Tour   #BesomBroom #DIYCrafts #TraditionalCrafts #WitchBroom #Cottagecore #SustainableLiving #PaganCrafts #halloweencostume #halloween #witchcraft #SustainableLiving #RusticDIY #HandmadeBroom #FolkCrafts #brittany #samhain #harrypotter #broomstick #nimbus2000 #firebolt #quidditch