Basic Basket Making: All the Skills You Need to Get Started

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, this easy-to-use guide explains and illustrates how to weave reed, incorporate pre-made handles, finish basket rims, and a host of other basket-making techniques. It also contains a chapter on dyeing reed, a simple and cost-effective way to obtain desired colours and results. Complete instructions for making a Flared Bun Basket, Small Market Basket, Napkin Basket, and Easter Basket teach necessary skills.