History Hitting The Road

As we meandered through the crafts and exhibits at the Wood Festival, we came upon the "History Hitting The Road" exhibit sponsored by Jackson's Mill. Here Judy is with our friends Dean and Brian.

















Dean is in charge of the historical area at Jackson's Mill in Lewis County. Brian is a Gilmer Countian who goes to WVU. During the summer he is employed by this Jackson's Mill traveling exhibit. Brian's family ownes the Panther Primitives located just outside of Glenville. Panther Primitives bring the past to life by supplying historical reproduction tents and supplies for historical re-enactors and collectors.

http://www.pantherprimitives.com/






















Since Judy had Brian in her high school classes, it was Brian's mission to have his former teacher make a hand dipped candle. So here we go!


























After multiple dippings, Judy produced a candle which was scented with wild cherry essences.


























As Judy was involved in candle making, Dean was demonstrating paper marbling. The patterns are the result of color floated on either plain water or a viscous solution known as size, and then carefully transferred to a sheet of paper (or other surfaces such as fabric). This decorative material has been used to cover a variety of surfaces for several centuries.

These folks will be in Glenville on June 21 through 23 for demonstrations at the WV State Folk Festival. Come see them in front of the Holt House.