Practical Basketry Techniques

Download or read book Contemporary Wicker Basketry written by Flo Hoppe and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.

Download or read book Basketry written by John E. McGuire and published by Lark Books (NC). This book was released on 2004 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Shaker tradition : history, techniques, projects.

Download or read book Practical Basketry written by Anna A. Gill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Practical Basketry" by Anna A. Gill is a 20th century manual that taught men and women the art of basket-weaving. Though the hobby may be one that isn't often thought of, it's an artform that takes mastery and skill. Thanks to Gill, many were able to tackle basket making who may have otherwise been unable to do so.

Download or read book Splint Woven Basketry written by Robin Taylor Daugherty and published by Sterling. This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Baskets are one of the few things we still haven't learned to mass produce to look as good as handmade. Try your hand at 30 elegant basket styles using splint materials--wood and grass pounded or split into flat strips. Shapes include traditional egg, melon, feather, cradle, oriole, shaker, and others that have all but disappeared from sight. A complete guide to tools, equipment, and materials helps you select splints from rattan, cane, oak and ash, rope, sisal, and sea grass. Learn the old ways of gathering, drying, storing, and soaking splints from trees, bushes, vines, marsh plants, bulbs, grasses, and husks. Get special tips on handles, rims, bases, lids, paints, and dyes. Choose from ribbed styles like the Winged Egg Basket or the Oriole. Or a plaited basket like the Great Lakes, Cherokee, or Shaker. Or the spoked baskets like the Field, Provender, and Quiver. A full-color photo gallery showcases each basket, along with stories that tell how they evolved into their current styles. 168 pages, 8 1/2 x 11.

Download or read book The Basket Book written by Lyn Siler and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 1988 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is nothing like the satisfaction of owning a beautiful handmade basket. They brighten any room, are useful around any home, and make cherished heirloom gifts. This magnificent collection of over 30 baskets draws on the long, rich tradition of basketmaking and uses a variety of fascinating techniques and easy-to-find materials. In a matter of hours, you can proudly produce a handsome basket that will be admired for generations to come. You'll appreciate the step-by-step instructions, including over 400 illustrations, colorful full-page photos and helpful hints and suggestions. Gorgeous watercolors of baskets are interspersed throughout, making this book as beautiful as it is useful. Book jacket.

Download or read book Wicker Basketry written by Flo Hoppe and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With its irresistible combination of form and function, wicker basketry has captivated artisans for hundreds of years. Use these timeless techniques to make elegant and practical baskets for modern use. Whether you are a beginner or experienced weaver, illustrated step-by-step instructions offer a range of techniques and tips for making both round and oval bases, making handles, preparing to weave, and adding color. Projects include a simple plant basket, a bread basket with beads, a lidded sewing basket, and a large double-handled shopping basket. A glossary of basketry terms, a listing of suppliers, and instructions for designing your own basket is included. This book is great for weavers and crafters of all skill.

Download or read book The ultimate basket book written by Lyn Siler and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: