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~ The Wood Collier ~

( An Educational Exhibit-Demonstration )

:) Also Known As The

ORIGINAL

"Charcoal Chick" ;)

Feel Free To Email Any Questions To The

Link Below:

RJ.1TWC@YAHOO.COM

~ The Wood Collier ~

* * Welcome * *

...To The Ancient Craft Of Making Charcoal...

* Live

"Educational

Exhibit - Demonstrations"

For :

~Medieval and Renaissance Festivals,

~Colonial Forts,

~Other Historic Events,

~AND SCHOOLS*

As far as we know of,

~ There is NOT another

"LIVE"

"Wood Collier Educational Exhibit-Demonstrator"

Like This One

ANYWHERE

In The WHOLE U.S.A. ! ...

- - - UNTIL NOW !!!

* Charcoal Burning was done by men called

"Wood Colliers".

Wood burning, charcoal burning, or making charcoal, is a well respected ancient craft that has been around since before the Roman invasion of Europe, the East, and England. Excavated evidence is found across the continent far and wide.
* In-the-ground "Pit" charring is one of the earliest forms of making charcoal. It is a less effective method than "Clamp" charring. An above-the-ground "Clamp" allows better control of the oxygen to the wood for a more complete char.
* Charcoal burning was a very important industry for many years. It produces a hotter heat than just burning the wood itself. Charcoal was used for it's high heat for making weapons in the forges and for home heating. It is also used in making gunpowder and medicines. Byproducts of charcoal were also used in glassmaking and soap.
* Charcoal burning is very important in everyone's history. It helped all but devistate most of Europe's forests by the 14 & 1500's... and in later years, was beginning to help devistate the forests of

New England in the New World.

* For purposes relating to medieval, renaissance and colonial periods, this is a version of the history of Charcoal Burning in a very small nutshell !

*You may call me "R.J.", and I am your Wood Collier.
During my Live Exhibit-Demonstration, while dressed in "Period Garb", I "play" with the public by introducing myself and pointing out the smoking representation of a Charcoal Clamp on the site. I begin by telling them information about Charcoal Burning and The Life of a Wood Collier. I ask them a few questions and in return, I get asked questions. It is usually quite an informative experience for the public, as well as myself.(I Do love my job !)
* Some people to this very day remember their grandfathers or even their fathers having spoken about Charcoal Burning the "old fashioned way" !