Twill basketmaking is a craft originating with the North American Indians, when each tribe and region had its own variations. From these timeless techniques and patterns come the inspiration for brilliant geometric, diamond, block and linear twill baskets in this book, each more beautiful than the last. From basic techniques to sophisticated ...
Two of the most celebrated basket-making books - "The Basket Book" 0-8069-6830-3 (277,000 copies sold) and "Handmade Baskets" (69,000) - are now together in one magnificent resource. Better still, it features 10 extra projects and beautiful brand-new colour photography. In this thoroughly illuminating book, Lyn Siler explores tools and materials; ...
Never before have so many varieties of basketry techniques from so many parts of the world been covered in a single volume. The traditional methods-coiling, twining, wickerwork, splintwork, and plaiting-are described in detail, and special attention is given to the specific materials, beginnings, and finishes appropriate to each.
This is a guide to the tools, equipment and materials of splint woven basketry. It contains 30 styles using splint materials - wood and grass pounded or split into flat strips - including traditional egg, melon, feather, cradle, oriole, shaker and other shapes. The ways of gathering, drying, storing and soaking splints are discussed, and there are ...
In words and photos you will meet the Shaker artisans of the past, visit their communities, see their handiwork and appreciate the Shaker spirit that is part of every Shaker basket and be introduced to the traditional tools and techniques used. Then in more than 300 clear step-by step photos learn the process of making your own
This volume shows how pine needles can be turned into pine needle baskets, miniatures, trays, ginger jars, and pencil holders. It offers over 40 projects and includes sections on dyeing needles, making lids and handles, special techniques, and gathering and storing materials.
A young boy whose family makes their living by basketweaving, yearns to go to town with them and sell their handmade baskets. But when he does, it's nothing like he expected. Will he forever feel as if he doesn't belong there?
Use natural materials, including leaves, roots, reeds, grasses, vines, shoots, willow, bark and splints to create baskets. A wide variety of weaving techniques are clearly illustrated with many examples and instructions for borders, lids, handles and miniatures. Seventy-five pictures and drawings show details, progressive instructions, and ...
Written by the author of "The Basket Book", this volume presents 28 basket designs, ranging from early American to native Southwest, and from European provincial to delicate Victorian. Step-by-step instructions and diagrams are included, as are ideas on decorating and filling them.
Weave 32 basic designs by hand from natural materials-and adapt them for hundreds more designs. Complete instructions with over 600 close-up step-by-step illustrations. "Practical answers...imaginative asides."-"Craft Connection."
Novices as well as advanced basketmakers will be amazed by the variety of materials and techniques examined in this fully illustrated guide. Step-by-step instructions for 24 projects, eight of which are specifically designed for beginning weavers, are offered within the special lay-flat binding and describe the entire project - from weaving the ...
Comprehensive and creative, this is a hands-on introduction to the ancient art of basket making. The versatility and variety of the craft comes through with clear instructions for making hanging baskets, picnic baskets, centerpieces and more from vines, twigs, wire, leather and even edible materials. 100 full-color pictures.
This book provides step-by-step instructions complete with detailed colour photographs. It includes a chapter on dyeing reed at home. It presents 4 basic basket projects for the beginning weaver. The art of basket making is described in detail for the beginning or experienced weaver. Complete with a chapter on tools and materials to get started, ...
"A clear and direct treatment of natural materials, their preparation and their techniques". -- Fiberarts. A complete guide to making wicker, splint, coiled, and twined baskets from commercial and natural materials. Includes information on making dyes.
Information on identifying, collecting, and preparing hundreds of plants for weaving, and complete instructions for crafting these plants into various baskets.
In this book, Bryan Sentance talks at length about the techniques and materials used to construct baskets around the world. He demystifies basketry and gives a basis for understanding, appreciating and identifying the baskets of the world. Copious colour photographs, diagrams and archive photography of basketry from every inhabited continent are ...
This volume on wicker basketry offers 30 projects, including a Chinese lantern, a picnic basket for one, and a market basket. Clear how-to instructions and photographs accompany each project and a gallery of contemporary baskets aim to offer inspiration.
Whether as purely practical containers, or as craft objects of great beauty, most people possess a few baskets. Many, too, are tempted to make their own. Basketmaking shows how easy it is to make a variety of colorful, innovative baskets, in simple, easy-to-follow projects.
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