Check out your conference flyer!
On the first day (Friday 4/6) of the TFG Western Conference there will be a half/day-long bamboo-crafting workshop to answer questions just like these.

Want to learn more?
http://www.tfguild.org/cfwest2000.html

Need a conference flyer?
Call me at 603 835 2077.
Want to register on-line? http://store.yahoo.com/tfguild/conferences.html

Good luck.