Practical Basketry Techniques

Basketry is experiencing a resurgence of popularity, and enjoying an exciting comeback at the hands of a new and dynamic generation of makers who are not afraid to experiment with mixing materials and techniques. This book will give you all the information you need to learn the basic methods, and then the confidence and inspiration to expand your making as far as your imagination can take you.

A practical guide to learning the basics, getting started, and designing and creating your very own original baskets. While based on traditional techniques, this book opens the door to an exciting hybrid approach, mixing both materials and methods to achieve fabulous pieces.

"Contemporary wicker baskets first presents you with the basics--tools and materials, weaving techniques, bases, borders, handles, and lids--with easy-to-follow instructions, detailed illustrations, and helpful how-to photographs. Then use what you learn to make any or all the 30 magnificent wicker baskets in the project section."--p. [4] of cover.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The Shaker tradition : history, techniques, projects.

A practical book on the techniques, methods and design of basketry for basketmakers of all abilities. The authors provide an inventory of materials and specialist tools; many design possibilities; practical advice on starting a basket; and a variety of different weaves.

Go beyond just following the steps and learn the methods to traditional basket weaving. With step-by-step instructions and photography for 3 rib basket projects, followed by 12 additional designs to accomplish independently, you’ll acquire all the proper techniques you need to become a successful basket-weaver, from measuring and adding spokes to learning various weaving patterns.