Hello, I finally had time to make a brass bodkin. Am I on the right track with my designs? Do I need to thin it out more? Anyways, I just had 10 lb of broom corn arrive and I'm working on hazelnut broom handles. I'll let you know how they work out.

Hello, I'm new to broom making. I'm trying to craft some tools and I just made this bobkin. From the pictures, can you tell if this is a good size? Do I need to thin it out? I used an old Diablo reciprocating saw blade to make this and just Cold blued it.

What gage is everyone using for their brooms annnnd where should I look to purchase?

I've been making brooms with a thin nylon string and looking to upgrade in size but it's hard ordering online when you don't know what to base it off.

Thanks!

Hello! Does anyone know where to buy dried tiger grass? I would like to make asian style brooms but am having a hard time finding somewhere online that delivers to the US without huge shipping costs. Thanks!

Hello Broom Squires!!

I’ve been making brooms for a while (@bustleandbristle on insta)-and so far the few events I’ve vended at have been without a pop up canopy. But! I’ve applied to vend at a farmers market so pop ups are needed and preferred.

So! I’m looking for good ways to display whisk and tall brooms. Easy set up, easy storage, tips and tricks for standing out.

Made her during the recent Super Moon

Just kinda threw thus together and I’m happy with how it turned out

First time making a broom and it was so much fun.

I just found this sub and it seems a little dead, I wanted to stick my head in and say hi in the hopes of meeting other broom makers.

hey! new to broom making and wondering if someone can guide me towards plants other than broomcorn that make fine brooms. i know woody plants like willow can be used, but i’m more interested in softer species, especially ones that grow in eastern north america or can be grown in zone 7

So I went to an old-timey display today with my daughter. She was fascinated by the broom making, so the nice broom maker gave her the little mini broom to keep. Then he gave her that little bundle and said "this is for your mom she'll know what to do with it" so I confidently took it but I have no idea what it is or what I am supposed to do with it. Please send help.

What is the minimum square footage of space planted with broomcorn to make one broom?

I'm a new broommaker and I keep on seeing designs where they braid the broomcorn in, or where they used broomcorn from down the broom into the top of the broom. Does anyone know how they do that?

Example by Heartcraft broom

I want to learn how to make brooms for myself and to sell at my local farmers market, small production for sure. I'm from a small secluded area on the North Coast of British Columbia. Where do I go to find broom corn to get started? I can find all the other supplies no problem. Any advice is welcome and much appreciated!

What features does it include?