How to build and construct a Coracle with a Cowhide Skin

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How to build and construct a Coracle with a Cowhide Skin by Conwy Richards

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The Coracle below was one of twelve used in the new Robin Hood feature film directed by Sir Ridley Scott with Russel Crowe as Robin Hood. Six different coracle designs were used and this hide covered coracle was featured on the moated castle set at the backlot of Shepperton studios. Others were used at the medieval coracle workshop set and on the location at Virginia water.


Coracle Construction - Lathes interlaced	Coracle Construction Seat & Bulkhead positioned for size


Coracle Construction Jig Attached (Free Standing)	Coracle Construction Steam Assisted Bending


Coracle Construction Lathes Clamped to Jig	Coracle Construction Jig Removed & Replaced by Seat


Coracle Construction Finished Frame	Coracle Construction Bulkhead Detail


Coracle Construction Additional Seat Support	Coracle Construction Cowhide in Preparation


Coracle Construction Cowhide Left on Coracle Frame to Dry	Coracle Construction Completed Coracle


Coracle Construction - This Coracle was used in a major motion picture during the summer of 2009