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SUPPLIES

Wood: cedar or wood of choice—back section: two pieces 3/8" x 2-3/4" x 12-1 /4" (horizontal pieces), two pieces 3/8" x 2-3/4" x 16-1/2" (vertical pieces), middle section: two pieces 3/8" x 2-1 /8" x 16-1 /2" (horizontal pieces), two pieces 3/8" x 2-1/8" x 11" (vertical pieces); pine or wood of choice—front section: two pieces 1/4" x 1-1/2"x 11-3/4" (horizontal pieces), four . pieces 1 /4" x 1 -1 IT x 5/8" (for horizontal end pieces), two pieces 1/4" x 1-1/2" x 14-7/8" (for vertical pieces); oak or wood of choice—four pieces 1/8" x 1 /8" x 1" (for corner pegs) Tools: scroll saw with blades; drill with bits including No. 61 mini drill bit; needle files; awl; clamps; hammer Temporary-bond spray adhesive Sandpaper, assorted grits Sixteen brads 3/4" x No. 18 Sawtooth hanger and mounting nails Wood glue Finish of choice

Decorating supplies: 48" leather lace, 36" artificial sinew, 1-1/2 x 10" piece of red felt, two 1" nickel conchos, six ivory wood beads, six green/turquoise pony beads, four red pony beads,, six red fluffy plumes, six yellow fluffy plumes, sixteen white, fluffy plumes and four simulated eagle feathers*

*Available as a kit (#K138) from The Art Factory, PO Box 701, Platteville Wl 5381:, Phone 800-566-639;, www.thearffactory.com.

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Frame of Memories

Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 2!

by Dirk Boelman of The Art Factory

"Let us not forget the time and life of a great people!"

Introduction

For as long as I can remember, I have been intrigued by Native Americans. As a young boy, I was told fascinating stories by my great-grandfather about the "Indians" who came to his farmhouse to get warm by the fire on cold winter days. My dad took me hunting for arrowheads, and shared stories he was told by area farmers about the places where the Indians lived many years before. He took me to see the mounds that they built in our area, made in the shapes of animals, and he pointed out bare spots on the hillsides where they were said to have sent smoke signals... My dad also taught me to hunt and fish, to enjoy the forests, and to respect the land and the animals; it was he who told me the amazing story about "Indians who could walk through the woods and not be heard!" In scouting I learned even more about Indian ways, and this knowledge gave me a deeper appreciation for all of the skills needed to live off the land. I was fortunate to have had many, many positive experiences that deepened my appreciation for the

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Native American way ot lite.

Today, I continue to be fascinated with Native American ways as I am exposed to more stories that have been passed down among the generations. The stories seem to breathe new life into everything around me, and I am drawn further into learning more about their ideas, beliefs, and traditions.

All of these things have had an influence on the projects that I design, and it is with the utmost respect and admiration for all Native American peoples that I proudly present the designs for The Frame of Memories and Cedar Long Box (see page 45). It is my hope that these projects will serve as constant reminders of the life and times of a great people, and will help in some small way to honor and preserve their heritage for many years to come.

As you begin, take a moment to think about all of the things that the wood brings to these projects: beauty, strength, aroma, and